Origins of the Barkey surname

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    In 1921, most Barkeys lived in london

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    330 Barkey Travel & migration records
    490 Barkeys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Barkeys

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    Commmon female occupations for Barkeys in 1921

    Domestic Servant

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    Bonett Maker

    2

    Cotton Factory Worker

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    House Maid

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Barkeys in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    5

    Labourer In Iron Work

    3

    Blacksmith

    2

    Carpenter

    2

    Chemical Labourer

    2

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