Origins of the Iken surname

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    In 1921, most Ikens lived in yorkshire

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    Interesting facts about Iken

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    Who were Ikens most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Iken first names?

    John

    Joseph

    Jane

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Ikens

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

    Commmon female occupations for Ikens in 1921

    Worker On C Pit Banks

    2

    Assists Home

    1

    Clergymans Daur

    1

    Coal Miner Wife

    1

    Domestic - Assistant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Ikens in 1921

    Coal Miner

    4

    Steel Toy Maker

    4

    Tailor

    4

    Boiler Maker

    2

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    2

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