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Origins of the Kates surname

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About the Kateses

We have a total number of 2590 records for people with the last name Kates.

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Where do most Kateses live?

In 1921, most Kateses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Kateses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,110 records for the Kates surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Kateses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Kates first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Ann
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Kateses

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

Common Female occupations for Kateses in 1921
Laundress

23

Dressmaker

16

House Servant

12

Servant

8

Domestic Servant

7

Common Male occupations for Kateses in 1921
General Labourer

13

Agricultural Labourer

12

Farm Hands

8

Ag La

7

Baker

7

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