Origins of the Canterford surname
About the Canterfords
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Interesting facts about Canterford
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Canterford surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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What are the most common Canterford first names?
Richard
William
Ellen
Eliza
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Common jobs for Canterfords
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Canterfords in 1921
Domestic Servant
2
Watchman
2
Boot Dealer
1
General Servant
1
Kitchenmaid Domestic
1
Common male occupations for Canterfords in 1921
Dock Labourer
3
Cellarman
2
Shoe Maker
2
Shoemaker
2
Boot Dealer
1
