Origins of the Cainan surname

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    In 1921, most Cainans lived in mid-wales

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    34 Cainan Travel & migration records
    150 Cainans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Cainan

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    Common jobs for Cainans

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

    Common female occupations for Cainans in 1921

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    House Servant

    3

    Charwoman

    2

    Cotton Weaver

    1

    Cotton Weaver Grand Daur

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    Common male occupations for Cainans in 1921

    Coal Miner Labourer

    2

    Drainer

    2

    Tinplate Worker

    2

    Able Seaman

    1

    Agricultural Labourer

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