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Origins of the Cawton surname

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Where do most Cawtons live?

In 1921, most Cawtons lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Cawtons

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We have 625 records for the Cawton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1560.

Who were Cawtons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Cawton first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Cawtons

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

Common Female occupations for Cawtons in 1921
Cutler

4

Servant Domestic

3

Tailoress

3

Domestic Servant

2

General Servant Domestic

2

Common Male occupations for Cawtons in 1921
Cutler

13

Blacksmith

5

Mariner

5

Clerk

3

Farmer

3

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