Origins of the Benfield surname

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    In 1921, most Benfields lived in london

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    Common jobs for Benfields

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    Common female occupations for Benfields in 1921

    Dressmaker

    47

    Domestic Servant

    30

    Laundress

    29

    Gloveress

    23

    General Servant Domestic

    20

    Common male occupations for Benfields in 1921

    Stone Mason

    100

    Agricultural Labourer

    67

    General Labourer

    41

    Farm Labourer

    35

    Carpenter

    28

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