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Origins of the Backrath surname

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    In 1921, most Backraths lived in yorkshire

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    Interesting facts about Backrath

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    What are the most common Backrath first names?

    Joseph

    George

    Maria

    Rebecca

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    Common jobs for Backraths

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

    Common female occupations for Backraths in 1921

    Starch And Blue Industry Wrappers

    2

    Assist In Shop

    1

    At School

    1

    Domestic Servant

    1

    General Servant Domestic

    1

    Common male occupations for Backraths in 1921

    Blacksmith

    5

    Butcher

    4

    General Labourer

    4

    Grocer

    2

    Baker

    1

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