Origins of the Wykeham surname

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    In 1921, most Wykehams lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Wykeham

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    Herbert

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    Georgina

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    Common jobs for Wykehams

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

    Commmon female occupations for Wykehams in 1921

    Baroness Wenman

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    Esquires Wife

    1

    General Servant

    1

    Gentlewoman

    1

    Independant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Wykehams in 1921

    Esquire

    4

    Land Agent

    3

    Potman

    3

    Electrical Engineer

    2

    Private Means

    2

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