Origins of the Cain surname
About the Cains
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Interesting facts about Cain
How common is your surname?
882nd most common surname in the UK
We have for the Cain surname. The oldest one dates back to 1613.
What are the most common Cain first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Cains
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cains in 1921
Dressmaker
241
Domestic Servant
176
Laundress
143
Charwoman
138
Servant
136
Common male occupations for Cains in 1921
General Labourer
393
Coal Miner
379
Fireman
208
Able Seaman
187
Tailor
186
