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Origins of the Bumfrey surname

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Where do most Bumfreys live?

In 1921, most Bumfreys lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Bumfreys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 989 records for the Bumfrey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1888.

Who were Bumfreys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bumfrey first names?

  • George
  • Robert
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Bumfreys

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

Common Female occupations for Bumfreys in 1921
Dressmaker

7

Domestic Servant

6

General Servant Domestic

6

Charwoman

3

Domestic

3

Common Male occupations for Bumfreys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

31

Farm Labourer

10

Agricultral Labourer

8

Teamster On Farm

4

Horseman On Farm

3

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