Origins of the Walke surname
About the Walkes
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Interesting facts about Walke
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We have for the Walke surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Walke first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Walkes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Walkes in 1921
Dressmaker
14
Cotton Weaver
8
General Servant
8
Living On Own Means
8
Domestic Servant
5
Common male occupations for Walkes in 1921
Farmer
21
Agricultural Labourer
19
General Labourer
14
Blacksmith
8
Farm Labourer
8
