Origins of the Speak surname

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    In 1921, most Speaks lived in london

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    What are the most common Speak first names?

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    Common jobs for Speaks

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    Commmon female occupations for Speaks in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    205

    Weaver

    57

    Weaver Cotton

    50

    Cotton Winder

    32

    Dressmaker

    26

    Commmon male occupations for Speaks in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    156

    Coal Miner

    60

    Weaver Cotton

    58

    Farmer

    54

    Weaver

    42

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