Origins of the Balbirnie surname
About the Balbirnies
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Interesting facts about Balbirnie
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Balbirnie surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Balbirnies most likely to marry?
Stroaks
Our tell us which families married Balbirnies.
What are the most common Balbirnie first names?
William
David
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Balbirnies
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Balbirnies in 1921
Mill Worker
5
Living On Own Means
4
No Employment
4
Dressmaker
3
Licensed Victualler
3
Common male occupations for Balbirnies in 1921
Slater
5
Broker
4
Clerk
4
Brewer
3
Plumber
3
