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Origins of the Balford surname

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About the Balfords

We have a total number of 463 records for people with the last name Balford.

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Where do most Balfords live?

In 1921, most Balfords lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Balfords

How common is your surname?

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We have 316 records for the Balford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Balfords most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Balfords.

What are the most common Balford first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Balfords

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Balfords in 1921
General Servant Domestic

3

Company House Keeper

2

Cook (Dom)

2

Dress Maker

2

Pauper

2

Common Male occupations for Balfords in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

2

Bricklayer

2

Cabinet Maker

2

Carter

2

Engineer

2

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