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Origins of the Kerslake surname

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Where do most Kerslakes live?

In 1921, most Kerslakes lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Kerslakes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 10,200 records for the Kerslake surname. The oldest one dates back to 1811.

Who were Kerslakes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Kerslake first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Kerslakes

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

Common Female occupations for Kerslakes in 1921
Dressmaker

60

Laundress

30

Domestic Servant

26

General Servant Domestic

23

General Servant

19

Common Male occupations for Kerslakes in 1921
Carpenter

77

Agricultural Labourer

46

Farm Labourer

35

Blacksmith

34

Farmer

32

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