Origins of the Cail surname
About the Cails
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Interesting facts about Cail
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Cail surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Cail first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Cails
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cails in 1921
Charwoman
4
Domestic Servant
3
General Servant Domestic
3
Living On Own Means
3
Annuitant
2
Common male occupations for Cails in 1921
Coal Miner
8
Farm Hands
6
General Labourer
4
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
4
Agricultural Labourer
3
