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Origins of the Handford surname

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Where do most Handfords live?

In 1921, most Handfords lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Handfords

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 11,300 records for the Handford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Handfords most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Handford first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Handfords

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

Common Female occupations for Handfords in 1921
Dressmaker

72

Cotton Weaver

43

General Servant Domestic

32

House Servant

28

Laundress

22

Common Male occupations for Handfords in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

53

Coal Miner

46

Farmer

40

General Labourer

38

Farm Labourer

36

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