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Origins of the Hanford surname

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About the Hanfords

We have a total number of 5532 records for people with the last name Hanford.

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Where do most Hanfords live?

In 1921, most Hanfords lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Hanfords

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,360 records for the Hanford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Hanfords most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hanford first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hanfords

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

Common Female occupations for Hanfords in 1921
Dressmaker

19

Domestic Servant

13

Servant

13

Widow

10

Dress Maker

9

Common Male occupations for Hanfords in 1921
Coal Miner Hewer

36

Agricultural Labourer

30

Coal Miner

25

Gent

17

Carpenter

12

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