Origins of the Balston surname
About the Balstons
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Interesting facts about Balston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Balston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1843.
What are the most common Balston first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Balstons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Balstons in 1921
Dressmaker
9
Private Means
7
Domestic
6
Laundress
6
Living On Own Means
5
Common male occupations for Balstons in 1921
Paper Manufacturer
8
Wheelwright
8
Carpenter
7
Railway Clerk
5
Agricultural Labourer
3
