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Origins of the Berresford surname

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We have a total number of 5508 records for people with the last name Berresford.

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Where do most Berresfords live?

In 1921, most Berresfords lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Berresfords

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,280 records for the Berresford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Berresfords most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Berresford first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Berresfords

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

Common Female occupations for Berresfords in 1921
House Servant

21

Domestic Servant

16

Dressmaker

16

General Servant Domestic

13

General Servant

11

Common Male occupations for Berresfords in 1921
Coal Miner

111

Coal Miner Hewer

33

General Labourer

26

Lace Maker

24

Miner

17

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