Origins of the Colfar surname

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    In 1921, most Colfars lived in london

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    What are the most common Colfar first names?

    John

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Colfars

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

    Commmon female occupations for Colfars in 1921

    Assistant

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    Cigar Maker

    1

    Cook Domestic

    1

    Daur

    1

    General Servant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Colfars in 1921

    Platelayer

    2

    Apprentice Engine Fitter

    1

    Boot Repairer

    1

    Bottle Beer Packer

    1

    Coachman (Dom)

    1

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