Origins of the Blanksby surname

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    In 1921, most Blanksbys lived in east-midlands

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    42 Blanksby Travel & migration records
    960 Blanksbys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Blanksbys

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    Commmon female occupations for Blanksbys in 1921

    Lace Mender

    11

    Cotton Weaver

    3

    Lace Clipper

    3

    Charwoman

    2

    Cottage Farmers Daur

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Blanksbys in 1921

    Lace Maker

    12

    Groom

    8

    Coal Miner

    5

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Butcher

    3

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