Origins of the Cawte surname
About the Cawtes
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Interesting facts about Cawte
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What are the most common Cawte first names?
William
George
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Cawtes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cawtes in 1921
Laundress
10
Housekeeper
9
Dressmaker
8
At Home
7
Cook Domestic
7
Common male occupations for Cawtes in 1921
General Labourer
39
Agricultural Labourer
31
Carpenter
28
Butcher
13
Gardener
13
