
Origins of the Cap surname


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Interesting facts about Cap
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Cap surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Cap first names?
John
William
Mary
Anna

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Common jobs for Caps
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Caps in 1921
Laundress
6
Dressmaker
4
Housemaid
4
Servant
4
House Servant
3
Common male occupations for Caps in 1921
Baker
5
Agricultural Labourer
4
Carpenter
3
Candlemaker
2
Farmer
2
