Origins of the Backshell surname
About the Backshells
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Interesting facts about Backshell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Backshell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Backshell first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Backshells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Backshells in 1921
Servant
4
At Home
3
General Servant Domestic
3
Living On Own Means
3
Wife
3
Common male occupations for Backshells in 1921
Cordwainer
7
Agricultural Labourer
4
Butcher
4
Gardener Domestic
3
Agricultral Labourer
2
