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Origins of the Cainey surname

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About the Caineys

We have a total number of 950 records for people with the last name Cainey.

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Where do most Caineys live?

In 1921, most Caineys lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Caineys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 843 records for the Cainey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Caineys most likely to marry?

Merymans

&

Morrells

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Caineys.

What are the most common Cainey first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Cainey family members

Common jobs for Caineys

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

Common Female occupations for Caineys in 1921
Hawker

8

Prostitute

7

Laundress

6

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6

Domestic Servant

5

Common Male occupations for Caineys in 1921
Shepherd

9

Farm Labourer

7

General Labourer

6

Agricultural Labourer

4

Labourer (Farm)

4

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