Origins of the Palk surname
About the Palks
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Interesting facts about Palk
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Palks most likely to marry?
What are the most common Palk first names?
Lawrence
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Palks
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Palks in 1921
Dressmaker
18
Living On Own Means
12
Housekeeper
8
Cook Domestic
7
Domestic Servant
7
Commmon male occupations for Palks in 1921
Butcher
50
Farmer
22
Agricultural Labourer
17
Carpenter
13
General Labourer
12
