Origins of the Flax surname
About the Flaxs
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Interesting facts about Flax
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Flaxs most likely to marry?
What are the most common Flax first names?
William
George
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Flaxs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Flaxs in 1921
Laundress
3
Dressmaker
2
Tailoress
2
Actress
1
Agricultural Labourer
1
Commmon male occupations for Flaxs in 1921
Tailor
9
Coal Miner Hewer
5
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
4
Apprentices To Other Trades
3
Barrow Maker
3
