Origins of the Belford surname

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    In 1921, most Belfords lived in london

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    1,300 Belford Travel & migration records
    2,600 Belfords found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Belford

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    Common jobs for Belfords

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

    Commmon female occupations for Belfords in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    Linen Weaver

    9

    Laundress

    8

    Charwoman

    7

    House Servant

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Belfords in 1921

    Coal Miner

    18

    Tailor

    11

    General Labourer

    9

    Master

    9

    Baker

    8

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