Origins of the Cranness surname

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    In 1921, most Crannesses lived in east

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    Arthur

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    Mary Ann

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    Common jobs for Crannesses

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Crannesses in 1921

    Laundress

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    Dress Maker

    3

    Cook Domestic

    2

    General Servant Domestic

    2

    House Maid

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Crannesses in 1921

    Carpenter

    7

    Postman

    6

    Shoemaker

    5

    Bricklayers Labourer

    3

    Boot & Shoe Maker Master

    2

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