Origins of the Balster surname
About the Balsters
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Interesting facts about Balster
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Balster surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.
Who were Balsters most likely to marry?
Lamperses
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What are the most common Balster first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Balsters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Balsters in 1921
House Keeper
5
Glover
3
Carpenter Wife
2
Domestic Work
2
Drapers Assistant
2
Common male occupations for Balsters in 1921
Yeoman
6
Milkman
5
Painter
5
Carpenter
4
Cotton Weaver
3
