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Origins of the Cason surname

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We have a total number of 4123 records for people with the last name Cason.

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Where do most Casons live?

In 1921, most Casons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Casons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,680 records for the Cason surname. The oldest one dates back to 1674.

Who were Casons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Casons.

What are the most common Cason first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Casons

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

Common Female occupations for Casons in 1921
Domestic Servant

17

Dressmaker

16

Cook Domestic

9

General Servant Domestic

9

Laundress

9

Common Male occupations for Casons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

95

Farm Hands

30

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

26

Farm Labourer

24

General Farmers

24

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