Origins of the Keep surname
About the Keeps
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Interesting facts about Keep
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Keep surname. The oldest one dates back to 1241.
What are the most common Keep first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Keeps
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Keeps in 1921
Dressmaker
60
Laundress
46
Domestic Servant
36
Living On Own Means
32
Lace Maker
30
Common male occupations for Keeps in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
99
General Labourer
53
Farm Labourer
45
Carpenter
43
Gardener
37
