Origins of the Folke surname
About the Folkes
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Interesting facts about Folke
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Folkes most likely to marry?
Oslins
What are the most common Folke first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Folkes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Folkes in 1921
Assisting In Business
2
General Servant
2
Assiting In The Business
1
Barmaid
1
Cook
1
Commmon male occupations for Folkes in 1921
Basket Maker
3
Licensed Victualler
2
School Boy
2
Tinsmiths
2
Able Seaman
1
