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Origins of the Cairney surname

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We have a total number of 4854 records for people with the last name Cairney.

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Where do most Cairneys live?

In 1921, most Cairneys lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Cairneys

How common is your surname?

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We have 3,660 records for the Cairney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1845.

Who were Cairneys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Cairney first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Cairneys

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

Common Female occupations for Cairneys in 1921
Hawker

34

None

27

Housekeeper

19

Mill Worker

19

Domestic Servant

17

Common Male occupations for Cairneys in 1921
Coal Miner

148

General Labourer

64

Miner

15

Shoe Maker

13

Coal Miner Hewer

12

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