Origins of the Boake surname
About the Boakes
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Interesting facts about Boake
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Boake surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Boake first names?
John
Thomas
Jane
Abigail
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Common jobs for Boakes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Boakes in 1921
Charwoman
2
Living On Own Means
2
Widow
2
Assistant
1
Attendant On The Insane
1
Common male occupations for Boakes in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
5
Cabinet Maker
5
Manufacturing Chemist
3
Shipwright
2
Surgeon
2
