Origins of the Branford surname

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    In 1921, most Branfords lived in yorkshire

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    420 Branford Travel & migration records
    3,000 Branfords found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Branfords

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

    Commmon female occupations for Branfords in 1921

    Dressmaker

    12

    Potter

    9

    Charwoman

    7

    Housekeeper

    6

    Mariner

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Branfords in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    18

    Carpet Weaver

    12

    Blacksmith

    11

    Butcher

    11

    Mariner

    11

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