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Origins of the Cartain surname

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About the Cartains

We have a total number of 174 records for people with the last name Cartain.

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Where do most Cartains live?

In 1921, most Cartains lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Cartains

How common is your surname?

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

We have 114 records for the Cartain surname. The oldest one dates back to 1920.

Who were Cartains most likely to marry?

Mc Cartains

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Crudels

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What are the most common Cartain first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Lucy

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Common jobs for Cartains

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

Common Female occupations for Cartains in 1921
Book Binder

1

Butchers Wife

1

Dawer In A Cotton Mill

1

Dressmaker

1

Fustian Cutter

1

Common Male occupations for Cartains in 1921
Fishermen

2

Labourer General

2

Tailor

2

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Able Seaman And Rigger Rope And Wire Splicers Iron Erector Miner And Seal Hunter

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