Origins of the Rask surname

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    In 1921, most Rasks lived in london

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    What are the most common Rask first names?

    John

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    Anna

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    Common jobs for Rasks

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    Commmon female occupations for Rasks in 1921

    Cotton Frame Tenter

    3

    Scholar School

    3

    Charwoman

    2

    Domestic Servant

    1

    Hater In A Factory Worker

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Rasks in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    5

    Able Seaman

    4

    Boatswain & Lamptrimmer

    3

    Shoe Finisher

    3

    Mariner

    2

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