Origins of the Cawtheray surname

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    In 1921, most Cawtherays lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Cawtherays

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    Commmon female occupations for Cawtherays in 1921

    Cloth Weaver

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    Dress Maker

    4

    Milliner

    3

    Boot Machinist

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    Cotton Winder

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Cawtherays in 1921

    Draper

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    Iron Moulder

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    Drapers Assistant

    3

    Joiner

    3

    Boot Finisher

    2

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