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Origins of the Cahill surname

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Where do most Cahills live?

In 1921, most Cahills lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Cahills

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 13,900 records for the Cahill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Cahills most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Cahill first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Cahills

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

Common Female occupations for Cahills in 1921
Dressmaker

60

Domestic Servant

41

Servant

40

Laundress

37

Charwoman

36

Common Male occupations for Cahills in 1921
General Labourer

86

Tailor

60

Dock Labourer

50

Porter

45

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

35

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