Origins of the Crear surname

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    In 1921, most Crears lived in london

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    What are the most common Crear first names?

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    Common jobs for Crears

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    Commmon female occupations for Crears in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    General Servant

    4

    House Servant

    4

    Farmer's Wife

    3

    Annuitant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Crears in 1921

    Cooper

    7

    Farm Serv

    4

    Saddler

    4

    Tailor

    4

    Fisherman

    3

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