Origins of the Craigie surname

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    In 1921, most Craigies lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Craigie

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    What are the most common Craigie first names?

    Robert

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Craigies

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    Commmon female occupations for Craigies in 1921

    Farmer's Wife

    48

    Dressmaker

    47

    F S

    40

    Domestic Servant

    30

    House Servant

    30

    Commmon male occupations for Craigies in 1921

    Farmer

    89

    Fisherman

    66

    Shoemaker

    39

    Farm Servant

    36

    Ploughman

    33

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