Origins of the Cantliff surname

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    In 1921, most Cantliffs lived in west-midlands

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    100 Cantliffs found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Cantliff

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    What are the most common Cantliff first names?

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    Walter

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Cantliffs

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

    Common female occupations for Cantliffs in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    Silk Winder

    2

    Domestic Servant

    1

    Factory Cotton

    1

    Fancy Trimmer (T Mk)

    1

    Common male occupations for Cantliffs in 1921

    Coal Miner

    3

    Clogger

    2

    General Labourer

    2

    Silk Dyer

    2

    Cotton Weaver

    1

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