Origins of the Cornforth surname
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Interesting facts about Cornforth
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Cornforth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.
Who were Cornforths most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Cornforths.
What are the most common Cornforth first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Cornforths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cornforths in 1921
Dressmaker
34
General Servant Domestic
19
Domestic Servant
13
House Servant
12
Living On Own Means
12
Common male occupations for Cornforths in 1921
Wire Drawer
29
General Labourer
24
Farmer
23
Agricultural Labourer
18
Farm Labourer
15
