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Origins of the Van Wyk surname

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    In 1921, most Van Wyks lived in south-east

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    320 Van Wyk Travel & migration records
    46 Van Wyks found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Van wyks

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

    Common female occupations for Van wyks in 1921

    Apprentice To Milliner

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    Clerk

    1

    Confectioner's Assistant

    1

    None

    1

    Common male occupations for Van wyks in 1921

    Skilled Boilermakers

    2

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    Agent In Cocoa Shop Keeper

    1

    Cocoa Merchant

    1

    Drapers Assistant

    1

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