Origins of the Wyke surname
About the Wykes
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Interesting facts about Wyke
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Wykes most likely to marry?
Van Wykes
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What are the most common Wyke first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wykes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wykes in 1921
Dressmaker
20
Domestic Servant
19
Cotton Weaver
13
File Cutter
12
House Servant
10
Common male occupations for Wykes in 1921
Coal Miner
27
File Cutter
24
Agricultural Labourer
18
Shuttle Tip Maker
12
Gardener
11
