Origins of the Caldwell surname
About the Caldwells
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Interesting facts about Caldwell
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What are the most common Caldwell first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Caldwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Caldwells in 1921
Dressmaker
245
Cotton Weaver
144
Housekeeper
117
Domestic Servant
98
House Keeper
93
Common male occupations for Caldwells in 1921
Farm Hands
251
Coal Miner
207
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
202
Farmer
167
Carter
161
