Origins of the Forken surname

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    In 1921, most Forkens lived in yorkshire

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    Bridget

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    Common jobs for Forkens

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    Commmon female occupations for Forkens in 1921

    Working At Skin Yard

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    Carder In Cotton Mill

    1

    Domestic Duties

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    Drawer In A Cotton Factory

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    General Domestic Servant

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    Commmon male occupations for Forkens in 1921

    General Labourer

    3

    Shoemaker

    2

    Skinner

    2

    A B Seaman

    1

    Ag Labourer

    1

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