Origins of the Ballard surname
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Interesting facts about Ballard
How common is your surname?
950th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Ballard surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Ballards most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Ballards.
What are the most common Ballard first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Ballards
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Ballards in 1921
Dressmaker
171
Laundress
148
General Servant Domestic
110
Domestic Servant
108
General Servant
104
Common male occupations for Ballards in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
300
Farm Hands
190
General Labourer
190
Farm Labourer
170
Carpenter
161
