Origins of the Caig surname
About the Caigs
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Interesting facts about Caig
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Caigs most likely to marry?
Mc Caigs
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What are the most common Caig first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Caigs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Caigs in 1921
Housekeeper
7
Cook
5
Dressmaker
5
At School
4
Bonnet Maker
4
Commmon male occupations for Caigs in 1921
Mason
10
Dyker
8
Farm Servant
6
General Labourer
6
Able Seaman
5
