Origins of the Burke surname

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    In 1921, most Burkes lived in london

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    120,000 Burke Travel & migration records
    79,000 Burkes found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Burke

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    368th most common surname in the UK

    We have for the Burke surname. The oldest one dates back to 1441.

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    What are the most common Burke first names?

    John

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Burkes

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

    Common female occupations for Burkes in 1921

    Charwoman

    296

    Dressmaker

    233

    Domestic Servant

    214

    Laundress

    207

    Cotton Weaver

    189

    Common male occupations for Burkes in 1921

    General Labourer

    750

    Dock Labourer

    299

    Tailor

    295

    Coal Miner

    292

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    273

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