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Origins of the Cayless surname

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About the Caylesses

We have a total number of 1531 records for people with the last name Cayless.

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Where do most Caylesses live?

In 1921, most Caylesses lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Caylesses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,440 records for the Cayless surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were Caylesses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Caylesses.

What are the most common Cayless first names?

  • William
  • Arthur
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Cayless family members

Common jobs for Caylesses

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

Common Female occupations for Caylesses in 1921
Shoe Machinist

9

Laundress

5

Cotton Winder

4

Hosiery Linker

4

Living On Own Means

4

Common Male occupations for Caylesses in 1921
Carman

10

Carpenter

9

General Labourer

7

Shoe Rivetter

7

Fishmonger

6

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