Origins of the Bard surname

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    In 1921, most Bards lived in london

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    1,700 Bard Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Bards

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

    Commmon female occupations for Bards in 1921

    House Servant

    16

    Dressmaker

    15

    Domestic Servant

    12

    Tailoress

    9

    House Keeper

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Bards in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    39

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    18

    Bricklayer

    14

    Gardener

    12

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