Origins of the Barnforth surname
About the Barnforths
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Interesting facts about Barnforth
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barnforth surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Barnforths most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Barnforths.
What are the most common Barnforth first names?
James
John
Annie
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Barnforths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barnforths in 1921
General Servant
2
General Servant Domestic
2
At School
1
Carpenter
1
Cook
1
Common male occupations for Barnforths in 1921
Boat Horse Driver
1
Farmer And Woollen Weaver
1
Farmer Of 22 Acres
1
General Hawker
1
Genl's Valet
1
