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Origins of the Cardinal surname

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We have a total number of 1147 records for people with the last name Cardinal.

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Where do most Cardinals live?

In 1921, most Cardinals lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Cardinals

How common is your surname?

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

We have 659 records for the Cardinal surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

Who were Cardinals most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Cardinals.

What are the most common Cardinal first names?

  • Joseph
  • John
  • Mary
  • Marie

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Cardinal family members

Common jobs for Cardinals

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

Common Female occupations for Cardinals in 1921
Dressmaker

8

General Servant Domestic

3

Bootbinder

2

Corsetier

2

General Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Cardinals in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

11

Cordwainer

9

House Painter

7

Tinsmiths

5

Currier

4

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