Origins of the Gyford surname

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    In 1921, most Gyfords lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Gyford first names?

    John

    Samuel

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    Maria

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    Common jobs for Gyfords

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

    Commmon female occupations for Gyfords in 1921

    Dealer

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    Dressmaker

    5

    Tailoress

    5

    Tailor

    4

    Cattle Dealer

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Gyfords in 1921

    Cattle Dealer

    4

    Dealer

    4

    Baker

    3

    Grocers Assistant

    3

    Agricultural Laborer

    2

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