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Origins of the Cawdron surname

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We have a total number of 1511 records for people with the last name Cawdron.

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Where do most Cawdrons live?

In 1921, most Cawdrons lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Cawdrons

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

We have 1,460 records for the Cawdron surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Cawdrons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Cawdron first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Cawdrons

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

Common Female occupations for Cawdrons in 1921
Dressmaker

14

At Home

5

School Mistress

4

Drapers Assistant

3

Servant Domestic

3

Common Male occupations for Cawdrons in 1921
Blacksmith

9

Farmer

5

Farmers Son

5

Agricultural Labourer

4

Carpenter & Joiner

4

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