Origins of the Waker surname

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    In 1921, most Wakers lived in london

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    Common jobs for Wakers

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    Commmon female occupations for Wakers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    14

    House Servant

    14

    Servant

    12

    Domestic Servant

    11

    Charwoman

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Wakers in 1921

    Butcher

    25

    Agricultural Labourer

    23

    General Labourer

    16

    Cabinet Maker

    15

    Blacksmith

    10

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