Origins of the Barkess surname

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    In 1921, most Barkesses lived in north-east

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    42 Barkess Travel & migration records
    840 Barkesses found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Barkesses

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    Common female occupations for Barkesses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    3

    Carpet Designing

    2

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    Cotton Yarn Sorter

    2

    Housekeeper

    2

    Common male occupations for Barkesses in 1921

    Coal Miner

    10

    Limestone Quarryman

    6

    Coal Miner Hewer

    5

    Engine Fitter

    4

    Joiner

    3

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