Origins of the Stokes surname

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    In 1921, most Stokeses lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Stokes

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    306th most common surname in the UK

    We have for the Stokes surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

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    What are the most common Stokes first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Stokeses

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

    Common female occupations for Stokeses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    504

    Laundress

    344

    General Servant Domestic

    317

    Domestic Servant

    301

    Living On Own Means

    260

    Common male occupations for Stokeses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    607

    General Labourer

    443

    Coal Miner

    388

    Carpenter

    350

    Farm Labourer

    334

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