Origins of the Craik surname
About the Craiks
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Interesting facts about Craik
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Craiks most likely to marry?
What are the most common Craik first names?
Henry
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Craiks
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Craiks in 1921
Dressmaker
50
Linen Weaver
35
Housekeeper
30
Annuitant
28
Living On Own Means
21
Commmon male occupations for Craiks in 1921
Farmer
39
Blacksmith
35
Joiner
32
Ploughman
31
Tailor
29
