Origins of the Speak surname
About the Speaks
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Interesting facts about Speak
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Speak surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Speak first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Speaks
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Speaks in 1921
Cotton Weaver
205
Weaver
57
Weaver Cotton
50
Cotton Winder
32
Dressmaker
26
Common male occupations for Speaks in 1921
Cotton Weaver
156
Coal Miner
60
Weaver Cotton
58
Farmer
54
Weaver
42
