Origins of the Caine surname

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    In 1921, most Caines lived in london

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    Common jobs for Caines

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    Commmon female occupations for Caines in 1921

    Dressmaker

    61

    Domestic Servant

    43

    General Servant Domestic

    39

    Cotton Weaver

    35

    Living On Own Means

    33

    Commmon male occupations for Caines in 1921

    Able Seaman

    101

    General Labourer

    83

    Coal Miner

    55

    Farmer

    55

    Fisherman

    52

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