Origins of the Alken surname
About the Alkens
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Interesting facts about Alken
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Alkens most likely to marry?
Dubuars
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What are the most common Alken first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Alkens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Alkens in 1921
At Home
2
Cotton Weaver
2
Living On Own Means
2
Reeler In Cotton Mill
2
Bar Maid
1
Common male occupations for Alkens in 1921
Coal Miner
5
Agricultural Labourer
3
Painter
3
Bleachers Calender Man
2
Drawing Master
2
