Balshaw Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Balshaw Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Balshaw family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 114
Cotton Weaver 32
Labourer 10
Domestic Servant 7
Dress Maker 7
Joiner 7
Cotton Winder 7
Cotton Piecer 6
House Keeper 6
Silk Weaver 6
Cotton Spinner 5
Factory Operative 5
Tailor 4
Farm Servant 3
Grocer 3
Silk Hane 3
Brewer 3
Char Woman 3
General Servant 3
Bricksetter 2
Coal Miner 2
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 2
Cotton Warper 2
Cotton Weaver At Home 2
Daily Governess 2

Balshaw Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Balshaw 100% 4,714
2 Belshaw 86% 4,194
3 Bolshaw 86% 973

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The surname Balshaw is the most popular version of all its varients

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