Origins of the Kirke surname

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    In 1921, most Kirkes lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Kirke first names?

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    Common jobs for Kirkes

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    Commmon female occupations for Kirkes in 1921

    Dressmaker

    12

    Widow

    11

    Domestic Servant

    7

    Annuitant

    6

    Servant Domestic

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Kirkes in 1921

    Butcher

    33

    Yeoman

    17

    Fishmonger

    14

    Carpenter

    9

    Clerk

    9

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