Origins of the Balstone surname

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    In 1921, most Balstones lived in south-west

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    49 Balstone Travel & migration records
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    What are the most common Balstone first names?

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    Common jobs for Balstones

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

    Commmon female occupations for Balstones in 1921

    Domestic Servant

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    Domestic Servt

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    Dressmaker

    2

    House Servant

    2

    Laundress

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Balstones in 1921

    Baker

    4

    Carpenter

    3

    Errand Boy

    2

    Framework Knitter

    2

    General Labourer

    2

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