Origins of the Walke surname
About the Walkes
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Interesting facts about Walke
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Walkes most likely to marry?
Nantzes
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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.
Commmon female occupations for Walkes in 1921
Dressmaker
14
Cotton Weaver
8
General Servant
8
Living On Own Means
8
Domestic Servant
5
Commmon male occupations for Walkes in 1921
Farmer
21
Agricultural Labourer
19
General Labourer
14
Blacksmith
8
Farm Labourer
8
