Origins of the Alford surname

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    In 1921, most Alfords lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Alfords

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    Commmon female occupations for Alfords in 1921

    Dressmaker

    132

    Laundress

    89

    House Servant

    73

    Domestic Servant

    71

    General Servant Domestic

    61

    Commmon male occupations for Alfords in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    166

    General Labourer

    140

    Farmer

    116

    Farm Labourer

    108

    Farm Hands

    95

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