Origins of the Oxford surname

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    In 1921, most Oxfords lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Oxford

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    What are the most common Oxford first names?

    Morris

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Oxfords

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

    Commmon female occupations for Oxfords in 1921

    Laundress

    59

    Domestic Servant

    42

    Dressmaker

    40

    Servant

    35

    House Servant

    33

    Commmon male occupations for Oxfords in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    86

    Carpenter

    46

    General Labourer

    38

    Farm Labourer

    33

    Coal Miner

    31

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