Origins of the Bald surname

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    In 1921, most Balds lived in london

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    1,100 Bald Travel & migration records
    3,200 Balds found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Bald

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    What are the most common Bald first names?

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    Common jobs for Balds

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

    Commmon female occupations for Balds in 1921

    Dressmaker

    16

    Domestic Servant

    14

    Annuitant

    12

    F S

    11

    Power Loom Weaver

    11

    Commmon male occupations for Balds in 1921

    Carter

    16

    Weaver

    16

    Gardener

    15

    Tailor

    14

    Mason

    13

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