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Origins of the Cardow surname

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About the Cardows

We have a total number of 236 records for people with the last name Cardow.

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Where do most Cardows live?

In 1921, most Cardows lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Cardows

How common is your surname?

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

We have 163 records for the Cardow surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Cardows most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Cardows.

What are the most common Cardow first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Margaret
  • Janet

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

Common jobs for Cardows

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

Common Female occupations for Cardows in 1921
Weaver

3

Silk Weaver

2

Factory Weaver

1

Factory Winder

1

House Servant

1

Common Male occupations for Cardows in 1921
Coal Miner

6

Coal Miner Hewer

3

Carter

2

Furnaceman

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

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