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Origins of the Cawthra surname

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Where do most Cawthras live?

In 1921, most Cawthras lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Cawthras

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

We have 3,000 records for the Cawthra surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Cawthras most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Cawthra first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Cawthras

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

Common Female occupations for Cawthras in 1921
Worsted Spinner

32

Worsted Weaver

27

Dressmaker

8

Dress Maker

7

Stuff Weaver

7

Common Male occupations for Cawthras in 1921
Coal Miner

41

Coal Miner Hewer

14

Clay Miner

12

Moulder

12

Worsted Spinner

12

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