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Origins of the Batsford surname

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Where do most Batsfords live?

In 1921, most Batsfords lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Batsfords

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,630 records for the Batsford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Batsfords most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Batsford first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Batsfords

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

Common Female occupations for Batsfords in 1921
Dressmaker

11

Laundress

11

Domestic Servant

7

Housekeeper

7

Charwoman

5

Common Male occupations for Batsfords in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

15

General Labourer

14

Carman

11

Carpenter

11

Farm Labourer

11

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