Origins of the Caldwell surname

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    In 1921, most Caldwells lived in london

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    37,000 Caldwells found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Caldwells

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

    Commmon female occupations for Caldwells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    245

    Cotton Weaver

    144

    Housekeeper

    117

    Domestic Servant

    98

    House Keeper

    93

    Commmon male occupations for Caldwells in 1921

    Farm Hands

    251

    Coal Miner

    207

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    202

    Farmer

    167

    Carter

    161

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