Origins of the Berkeley surname

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    In 1921, most Berkeleys lived in london

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    1,500 Berkeley Travel & migration records
    2,600 Berkeleys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Berkeley

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    What are the most common Berkeley first names?

    Charles

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Berkeleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Berkeleys in 1921

    Private Means

    27

    Living On Own Means

    22

    Living On Her Own Means

    7

    Fundholder

    6

    None

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Berkeleys in 1921

    Solicitor

    11

    Clerk

    10

    Gent

    10

    Student

    8

    Vintner

    8

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