Origins of the Kate surname
About the Kates
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Interesting facts about Kate
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We have for the Kate surname. The oldest one dates back to 1779.
What are the most common Kate first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Kates
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Kates in 1921
Dressmaker
12
House Servant
12
Servant
12
Domestic Servant
10
Laundress
7
Common male occupations for Kates in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
20
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13
Farmer
6
Gardener
6
Carpenter
5
