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Origins of the Caul surname

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About the Cauls

We have a total number of 1479 records for people with the last name Caul.

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Where do most Cauls live?

In 1921, most Cauls lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Cauls

How common is your surname?

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

We have 796 records for the Caul surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Cauls most likely to marry?

Mc Cauls

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Johnsons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Cauls.

What are the most common Caul first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for Cauls

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

Common Female occupations for Cauls in 1921
Domestic Servant

7

Dressmaker

5

General Servant

5

House Keeper

5

House Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Cauls in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

4

Dock Labourer

4

General Labourer

4

Carter

3

Coal Miner

3

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