Origins of the Balson surname
About the Balsons
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Interesting facts about Balson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Balson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Balsons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Balson first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Balsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Balsons in 1921
Dressmaker
35
Laundress
14
House Servant
11
Charwoman
8
Dress Maker
8
Common male occupations for Balsons in 1921
Master
26
Agricultural Labourer
16
Carpenter
12
General Labourer
12
Butcher
11
