Origins of the Blaikie surname

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    In 1921, most Blaikies lived in london

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    840 Blaikie Travel & migration records
    2,400 Blaikies found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Blaikie

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    Common jobs for Blaikies

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Blaikies in 1921

    Dressmaker

    15

    Annuitant

    13

    At Home

    13

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Domestic Servant

    9

    Common male occupations for Blaikies in 1921

    Grocer

    16

    Mason

    16

    Gardener

    15

    Tailor

    14

    Farm Servant

    12

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