Origins of the Caygell surname

About the Caygells

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    In 1921, most Caygells lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Caygell

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    What are the most common Caygell first names?

    William

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    Common jobs for Caygells

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

    Common female occupations for Caygells in 1921

    General Servant Domestic

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    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Cook Domestic

    1

    Farmer Wife

    1

    House Keeper

    1

    Common male occupations for Caygells in 1921

    Coal Miner Hewer

    1

    Farmer 150 Acre 2 Men

    1

    Farmers Son

    1

    Joiner

    1

    Lanatic Attendant

    1

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