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Household of William Cain (born 1817, Hertfordshire) 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England William Cain and 3 other people are on this record Get access to the original record, as well as a map showing the local area at the time
William Cain's household
First name(s) William Last name Cain Relationship Head Marital status Married Age 64 Birth year 1817 Birth place Lilley, Hertfordshire, England
Household members (4 people)
William
Cain
Head
Married
64
1817
Lilley, Hertfordshire, England
Patience
Cain
Wife
Married
61
1820
Hexton, Hertfordshire, England
Jane
Cain
Daughter
Single
26
1855
Lilley, Hertfordshire, England
Clara
Cain
Daughter
Single
23
1858
Lilley, Hertfordshire, England
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