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Origins of the Caird surname

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About the Cairds

We have a total number of 6144 records for people with the last name Caird.

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Where do most Cairds live?

In 1921, most Cairds lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Cairds

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,770 records for the Caird surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Cairds most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Cairds.

What are the most common Caird first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Cairds

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

Common Female occupations for Cairds in 1921
Dressmaker

27

Domestic Servant

21

Housekeeper

15

Wife

15

F S

14

Common Male occupations for Cairds in 1921
Fisherman

42

Mason

39

Weaver

21

Carter

19

Shoemaker

19

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