Origins of the Caulfield surname

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    In 1921, most Caulfields lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Caulfield

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    Common jobs for Caulfields

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

    Commmon female occupations for Caulfields in 1921

    Dressmaker

    24

    Laundress

    17

    Housekeeper

    16

    Domestic Servant

    14

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Commmon male occupations for Caulfields in 1921

    General Labourer

    42

    Dock Labourer

    19

    Coal Miner Hewer

    17

    Able Seaman

    15

    Bricklayer

    15

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