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Origins of the Jakes surname

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We have a total number of 6265 records for people with the last name Jakes.

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Where do most Jakeses live?

In 1921, most Jakeses lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Jakeses

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We have 5,660 records for the Jakes surname. The oldest one dates back to 1573.

Who were Jakeses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Jakes first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Jakeses

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

Common Female occupations for Jakeses in 1921
Domestic Servant

23

Dressmaker

23

General Servant Domestic

22

Laundress

18

Lace Maker

10

Common Male occupations for Jakeses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

120

Farm Labourer

48

General Labourer

32

Butcher

16

Coal Miner

15

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