Origins of the Cecil surname
About the Cecils
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Interesting facts about Cecil
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Cecils most likely to marry?
What are the most common Cecil first names?
Hugh
Robert
Evelyn
Mary
Common jobs for Cecils
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Cecils in 1921
Private Means
20
Silk Weaver
20
Dressmaker
18
Laundress
15
Living On Own Means
15
Commmon male occupations for Cecils in 1921
Farm Hands
48
Coal Miner
29
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
29
Silk Weaver
29
General Farmers
26
