Origins of the Banfield surname
About the Banfields
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Interesting facts about Banfield
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Banfield surname. The oldest one dates back to 1583.
Who were Banfields most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Banfield first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Banfields
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Banfields in 1921
Dressmaker
76
General Servant Domestic
41
Laundress
34
Domestic Servant
33
Living On Own Means
30
Common male occupations for Banfields in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
67
Coal Miner
53
General Labourer
51
Farm Labourer
42
Carpenter
35
