Origins of the Barff surname
About the Barffs
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Interesting facts about Barff
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barff surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
What are the most common Barff first names?
William
John
Mary
Ann
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Common jobs for Barffs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barffs in 1921
Annuitant
5
House Servant
5
Living On Own Means
5
Dressmaker
4
Living On Her Own Means
4
Common male occupations for Barffs in 1921
General Labourer
11
Farmer
9
Bricklayer
6
Shoe Maker
6
Master
5
