Origins of the Christy surname

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    In 1921, most Christys lived in london

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    4,100 Christy Travel & migration records
    6,000 Christys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Christy

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    We have for the Christy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1823.

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    What are the most common Christy first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Christys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Christys in 1921

    Laundress

    20

    Private Means

    19

    Living On Own Means

    18

    Housekeeper

    17

    House Servant

    15

    Commmon male occupations for Christys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    29

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    27

    Tinsmiths

    26

    Farm Hands

    24

    Farmer

    23

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