Origins of the Stark surname

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    In 1921, most Starks lived in london

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    Common jobs for Starks

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Starks in 1921

    Dressmaker

    200

    Domestic Servant

    116

    Cotton Weaver

    110

    Housekeeper

    85

    House Keeper

    78

    Commmon male occupations for Starks in 1921

    Coal Miner

    199

    Weaver

    111

    General Labourer

    108

    Farm Servant

    97

    Blacksmith

    88

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