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Origins of the Bayford surname

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About the Bayfords

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Where do most Bayfords live?

In 1921, most Bayfords lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bayfords

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,700 records for the Bayford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Bayfords most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bayford first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Bayfords

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

Common Female occupations for Bayfords in 1921
Dressmaker

20

General Servant Domestic

18

Laundress

15

Charwoman

13

Domestic Servant

11

Common Male occupations for Bayfords in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

53

Farm Labourer

34

General Labourer

20

Gardener

14

Coachman

12

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