Origins of the Kate surname

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    In 1921, most Kates lived in london

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    820 Kate Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Kates

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    Commmon female occupations for Kates in 1921

    Dressmaker

    12

    House Servant

    12

    Servant

    12

    Domestic Servant

    10

    Laundress

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Kates in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    20

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    13

    Farmer

    6

    Gardener

    6

    Carpenter

    5

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