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Origins of the Burkes surname

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We have a total number of 1152 records for people with the last name Burkes.

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Where do most Burkeses live?

In 1921, most Burkeses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Burkeses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 873 records for the Burkes surname. The oldest one dates back to 1894.

Who were Burkeses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Burkes first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Burkeses

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

Common Female occupations for Burkeses in 1921
Charwoman

3

Domestic Servant

3

General Servant Domestic

3

Housemaid Domestic

3

Nurse

3

Common Male occupations for Burkeses in 1921
Farm Hands

13

Agricultural Labourer

10

Butcher

5

Carter

5

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

5

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