Origins of the Birk surname
About the Birks
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Interesting facts about Birk
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We have for the Birk surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Birk first names?
John
William
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Birks
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Birks in 1921
Charwoman
8
Domestic Servant
7
Dressmaker
7
General Servant Domestic
7
Hawker
7
Common male occupations for Birks in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
15
Coal Miner
9
Farm Labourer
8
Hawker
7
Cabinet Maker
6
