Origins of the Cansdell surname

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    In 1921, most Cansdells lived in london

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    51 Cansdell Travel & migration records
    160 Cansdells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Cansdell

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    Common jobs for Cansdells

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

    Commmon female occupations for Cansdells in 1921

    Dress Maker

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    Cook Domestic

    2

    French Governors

    1

    House Keeper

    1

    Lodging Housekeeper

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Cansdells in 1921

    Clerk

    2

    Journeyman Blacksmith

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Architectural Artist

    1

    Assistant Grocer

    1

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