Origins of the Besnard surname
About the Besnards
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Interesting facts about Besnard
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What are the most common Besnard first names?
Theodore
Maurice
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Besnards
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Besnards in 1921
Charwoman
2
Apprentice Sewing
1
Assisting In The Business
1
Cook Domestic
1
Domestic Servant
1
Commmon male occupations for Besnards in 1921
Carpenter
3
Dock Labourer
2
Ginger Beer
2
Plumber
2
Apprentice Hair Dresser
1
