Origins of the Balsam surname

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    In 1921, most Balsams lived in london

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    Common jobs for Balsams

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    Commmon female occupations for Balsams in 1921

    Mariner

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    Domestic

    4

    Dressmaker

    4

    Hawker

    4

    Charwoman

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Balsams in 1921

    Blacksmith

    3

    Carpenter

    3

    Clerks

    3

    General Labourer

    3

    Mariner

    3

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