Origins of the Colcough surname

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    In 1921, most Colcoughs lived in yorkshire

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    230 Colcoughs found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Colcough

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    Common jobs for Colcoughs

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    Commmon female occupations for Colcoughs in 1921

    Charwoman

    2

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    Chamber Maid Domestic Servant

    1

    Coal Miners Wife

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Colcoughs in 1921

    Coal Miner

    3

    Miner Coal

    3

    Potter

    3

    Boatman

    2

    Lcoal Miner Hewer

    2

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