Origins of the Colegate surname

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    In 1921, most Colegates lived in south-east

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    Common jobs for Colegates

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    Commmon female occupations for Colegates in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    General Servant

    12

    General Servant Domestic

    10

    Housekeeper

    10

    House Servant

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Colegates in 1921

    Carpenter

    19

    Agricultural Labourer

    18

    General Labourer

    17

    Baker

    10

    Bricklayer

    10

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