Origins of the Barnsdale surname
About the Barnsdales
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Interesting facts about Barnsdale
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barnsdale surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Barnsdales most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Barnsdale first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Barnsdales
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barnsdales in 1921
Living On Own Means
20
Housekeeper
9
Laundress
7
Dressmaker
6
School Teacher
6
Common male occupations for Barnsdales in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
14
Farmer
13
Cordwainer
10
Joiner
9
Brass Finisher
7
