Origins of the Creagh surname

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    In 1921, most Creaghs lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Creagh

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    What are the most common Creagh first names?

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Creaghs

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

    Commmon female occupations for Creaghs in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    13

    Dressmaker

    7

    Private Means

    6

    None

    5

    General Servant

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Creaghs in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    7

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    5

    Carpenter

    4

    Nil

    4

    Painter

    4

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