Origins of the Cainan surname
About the Cainans
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Interesting facts about Cainan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Cainan surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Cainans most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Cainans.
What are the most common Cainan first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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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
At Home
3
House Servant
3
Charwoman
2
Cotton Weaver
1
Cotton Weaver Grand Daur
1
Common male occupations for Cainans in 1921
Coal Miner Labourer
2
Drainer
2
Tinplate Worker
2
Able Seaman
1
Agricultural Labourer
1
