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Origins of the Cargill surname

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We have a total number of 11039 records for people with the last name Cargill.

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Where do most Cargills live?

In 1921, most Cargills lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Cargills

How common is your surname?

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

We have 8,480 records for the Cargill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1747.

Who were Cargills most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Cargill first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Cargills

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

Common Female occupations for Cargills in 1921
Fisherwoman

46

Fish Dealer

35

Dressmaker

33

Fisherman's Daur

32

Fisherman Wife

27

Common Male occupations for Cargills in 1921
Fisherman

478

Weaver

37

Fisher

29

Farmer

28

Farm Servant

27

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