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    In 1921, most Barkases lived in north-east

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    140 Barkas Travel & migration records
    860 Barkases found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Barkases

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

    Common female occupations for Barkases in 1921

    Housekeeper

    4

    Dressmaker

    3

    Domestic

    2

    Domestic House Work At Home

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    Common male occupations for Barkases in 1921

    Coal Miner

    19

    Coal Miner Hewer

    15

    Grocer

    6

    Barber Surgeon

    5

    Farmer

    5

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