Origins of the Barnfather surname
About the Barnfathers
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Interesting facts about Barnfather
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Barnfathers most likely to marry?
What are the most common Barnfather first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Barnfathers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barnfathers in 1921
Dressmaker
22
House Servant
14
Servant
11
Farmers Daughter
10
Charwoman
9
Common male occupations for Barnfathers in 1921
Coal Miner
44
Coal Miner Hewer
22
Joiner
20
Farmer
14
Blacksmith
12
