Origins of the Craike surname

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    In 1921, most Craikes lived in london

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    61 Craike Travel & migration records
    580 Craikes found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Craikes

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    Commmon female occupations for Craikes in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    House Servant

    3

    Washerwoman

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    Annuitant

    2

    At Home

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Craikes in 1921

    Signalman

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    Agricultural Labourer

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    Carter

    4

    Coal Miner

    4

    Watch Cap Maker

    4

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