Origins of the Caplin surname
About the Caplins
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Interesting facts about Caplin
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Who were Caplins most likely to marry?
What are the most common Caplin first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Caplins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Caplins in 1921
Laundress
23
Dressmaker
20
General Servant
11
Housemaid Domestic
11
Charwoman
7
Commmon male occupations for Caplins in 1921
Carpenter
31
General Labourer
18
Agricultural Labourer
15
Fishmonger
15
Tailor
12
