Origins of the Back surname

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    In 1921, most Backs lived in london

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    4,100 Back Travel & migration records
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    What are the most common Back first names?

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    Common jobs for Backs

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

    Common female occupations for Backs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    66

    Laundress

    60

    Living On Own Means

    46

    General Servant Domestic

    44

    Charwoman

    40

    Common male occupations for Backs in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    140

    Farm Labourer

    74

    General Labourer

    71

    Carpenter

    59

    Gardener

    50

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