Origins of the Hertford surname
About the Hertfords
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Common jobs for Hertfords
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Hertfords in 1921
Dress Maker
2
Living On Own Means
2
Annuitant
1
Civil Service Clerk
1
Cook (Domestic)
1
Commmon male occupations for Hertfords in 1921
Bowyer
2
Servant
2
Soldier
2
Ag Labourer
1
Apprentice Marine Engineer
1
