Origins of the Balsdon surname

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    In 1921, most Balsdons lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Balsdon first names?

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    Common jobs for Balsdons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Balsdons in 1921

    Glover

    23

    Dressmaker

    22

    General Servant Domestic

    14

    Domestic Servant

    13

    Living On Own Means

    12

    Commmon male occupations for Balsdons in 1921

    Farmer

    28

    Farm Labourer

    17

    Master

    15

    Blacksmith

    12

    Gardener Domestic

    12

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