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Origins of the Cawkill surname

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About the Cawkills

We have a total number of 677 records for people with the last name Cawkill.

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Where do most Cawkills live?

In 1921, most Cawkills lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Cawkills

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We have 664 records for the Cawkill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1887.

Who were Cawkills most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Cawkills.

What are the most common Cawkill first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Sarah
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Cawkills

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

Common Female occupations for Cawkills in 1921
Domestic Servant

4

House Servant

3

Straw Hat Machinist

3

Agricultural Labourer

2

Dress Maker

2

Common Male occupations for Cawkills in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

10

Currier

7

Farmer

6

Butcher

5

Leather Dresser

5

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