Origins of the Craigh surname
About the Craighs
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Interesting facts about Craigh
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We have for the Craigh surname. The oldest one dates back to 1907.
What are the most common Craigh first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Craighs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Craighs in 1921
Cotton Weaver
5
Dressmaker
3
House Servant
3
Charwoman
2
Laundress
2
Common male occupations for Craighs in 1921
Cotton Weaver
3
General Labourer
3
Bennet Maker
2
Indlr
2
Journeyman Shoemaker
2
