Origins of the Cretney surname
About the Cretneys
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Interesting facts about Cretney
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What are the most common Cretney first names?
Thomas
John
Elizabeth
Jane
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Common jobs for Cretneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Cretneys in 1921
Dressmaker
15
At Home
9
Domestic Servant
7
Charwoman
6
Farmers Daughter
6
Commmon male occupations for Cretneys in 1921
Fireman
50
Farmer
21
Joiner
15
Tailor
15
Agricultural Labourer
10
