Origins of the Blaxter surname
About the Blaxters
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Interesting facts about Blaxter
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Blaxter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
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What are the most common Blaxter first names?
William
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Blaxters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Blaxters in 1921
House Servant
4
Tailoress
4
Coopers Wife
3
General Servant
3
General Servant Domestic
3
Common male occupations for Blaxters in 1921
Cooper
7
Joiner
5
Ag Labourer
4
Hairdresser
4
Brush Maker
3
