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Origins of the Freke surname

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    In 1921, most Frekes lived in south-west

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    120 Freke Travel & migration records
    1,200 Frekes found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Freke

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    Common jobs for Frekes

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

    Common female occupations for Frekes in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    Living On Own Means

    8

    Tailoress

    8

    Dress Maker

    5

    Milliner

    5

    Common male occupations for Frekes in 1921

    Gent

    10

    Grocer

    10

    Cordwainer

    9

    Tailor

    6

    Barber Surgeon

    5

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