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Origins of the Cantle surname

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About the Cantles

We have a total number of 3169 records for people with the last name Cantle.

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Where do most Cantles live?

In 1921, most Cantles lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Cantles

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,990 records for the Cantle surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Cantles most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Cantles.

What are the most common Cantle first names?

  • James
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Cantles

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

Common Female occupations for Cantles in 1921
Nurse

32

Dressmaker

24

Charwoman

7

Laundress

6

Servant Domestic

6

Common Male occupations for Cantles in 1921
Attendant

134

Basket Maker

27

Clerk

12

Carpenter

11

Head Attendant

11

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