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Origins of the Balck surname

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About the Balcks

We have a total number of 555 records for people with the last name Balck.

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Where do most Balcks live?

In 1921, most Balcks lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Balcks

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 224 records for the Balck surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Balcks most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Balcks.

What are the most common Balck first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Emma

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Balck family members

Common jobs for Balcks

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

Common Female occupations for Balcks in 1921
General Servant

3

Dress Maker

2

Assistant

1

Assistent In Dairy

1

Coal Trimmers Daughter

1

Common Male occupations for Balcks in 1921
Coal Miner

4

Agricultural Labourer

2

Book Binder

2

Bookbinder

2

Carter

2

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