Origins of the Jefferd surname

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    In 1921, most Jefferds lived in london

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    870 Jefferds found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Jefferds

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    Commmon female occupations for Jefferds in 1921

    Dressmaker

    6

    Charwoman

    4

    Needlewoman

    4

    House Servant

    3

    Living On Her Own Means

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Jefferds in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    9

    Tailor

    5

    Waterman

    5

    Whitesmith

    5

    Carpenter

    4

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