Origins of the Burd surname

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    In 1921, most Burds lived in london

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    1,100 Burd Travel & migration records
    3,400 Burds found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Burd first names?

    William

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    Common jobs for Burds

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    Commmon female occupations for Burds in 1921

    Widow

    15

    Living On Own Means

    13

    Domestic Servant

    12

    Dressmaker

    12

    Annuitant

    10

    Commmon male occupations for Burds in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    17

    Taylor

    16

    Gardener

    15

    Plasterer

    14

    Tanner

    14

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