Origins of the Arker surname

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    In 1921, most Arkers lived in east-midlands

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    What are the most common Arker first names?

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Arkers

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

    Common female occupations for Arkers in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    2

    House Servant

    2

    Bookkeepers And Cashiers

    1

    Chemist's Forewoman

    1

    Compositor

    1

    Common male occupations for Arkers in 1921

    Farm Labourer

    3

    Semiskilled Construction Occupations

    3

    Farm Hands

    2

    Moulder

    2

    Assessor And Collector Revenue

    1

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