Origins of the Barkey surname
About the Barkeys
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Interesting facts about Barkey
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We have for the Barkey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1921.
What are the most common Barkey first names?
John
James
Mary
Catherine
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Common jobs for Barkeys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barkeys in 1921
Domestic Servant
3
Bonett Maker
2
Cotton Factory Worker
2
Dressmaker
2
House Maid
2
Common male occupations for Barkeys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
5
Labourer In Iron Work
3
Blacksmith
2
Carpenter
2
Chemical Labourer
2
