Origins of the Garfit surname

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    In 1921, most Garfits lived in yorkshire

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    72 Garfit Travel & migration records
    1,000 Garfits found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Garfits

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

    Commmon female occupations for Garfits in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    7

    Private Means

    5

    Dressmaker

    4

    Living On Her Own Means

    4

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Garfits in 1921

    Coal Miner

    8

    Agricultural Labourer

    7

    Fork Maker

    7

    Land Agent

    6

    File Cutter

    5

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