Origins of the Dike surname

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    In 1921, most Dikes lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Dike first names?

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    Common jobs for Dikes

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

    Commmon female occupations for Dikes in 1921

    Dressmaker

    13

    Glover

    12

    Laundress

    8

    Dress Maker

    7

    General Servant

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Dikes in 1921

    Tailor

    19

    Carpenter

    17

    Agricultural Labourer

    15

    Baker

    9

    Fishmonger

    9

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