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Origins of the Drakes surname

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About the Drakeses

We have a total number of 3109 records for people with the last name Drakes.

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Where do most Drakeses live?

In 1921, most Drakeses lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Drakeses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,860 records for the Drakes surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Drakeses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Drakes first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Drakeses

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

Common Female occupations for Drakeses in 1921
Spinster

19

Domestic Servant

10

Farmers Daur

10

Dressmaker

8

Living On Own Means

8

Common Male occupations for Drakeses in 1921
Farmer

70

Agricultural Labourer

26

Farmers Son

17

Farm Labourer

15

Farm Servant

13

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