Cawley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cawley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cawley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 35
Female Servant 32
Farmer 27
Labourer 23
Independent 19
Shoe Maker 11
Male Servant 8
Tailor 6
Cabinet Maker 6
Weaver 6
Saddler Apprentice 5
Linen Weaver 5
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 4
Servant 4
Apprentice 4
Gardener 4
Lace Maker 4
Publican 3
Carpenter 3
Fish Monger 3
Blacksmith 3
Independant 3
Grocer 3
Stone Mason 3
Lace Hand 3

Cawley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cowley 83% 39,991
2 Cawley 100% 12,182
3 Cauley 83% 293
4 Kally 50% 288
5 Cowly 67% 272
6 Cally 67% 264
7 Caly 67% 177

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The surname Cawley is the 2nd most popular variant of Cowley.

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