Origins of the Foard surname

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    In 1921, most Foards lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Foard first names?

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    Common jobs for Foards

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    Commmon female occupations for Foards in 1921

    Dressmaker

    16

    Frame Work Knitter

    13

    Domestic Servant

    10

    General Servant

    9

    Laundress

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Foards in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    42

    Carpenter

    20

    Farm Labourer

    20

    Blacksmith

    18

    Frame Work Knitter

    16

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