Origins of the Spate surname
About the Spates
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Interesting facts about Spate
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We have for the Spate surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Spate first names?
William
Joseph
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Spates
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Spates in 1921
Domestic Servant
2
Housekeeper
2
Potters Sponger
2
Pottery Warehouse
2
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2
Common male occupations for Spates in 1921
Coal Miner
35
Coal Miner Hewer
6
Miner
5
Iron Worker
3
Labourer General
3
