Origins of the Pickford surname
About the Pickfords
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Interesting facts about Pickford
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pickford surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Pickford first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Pickfords
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pickfords in 1921
Cotton Weaver
107
Dressmaker
85
Silk Winder
61
Domestic Servant
58
Living On Own Means
52
Common male occupations for Pickfords in 1921
Farmer
143
General Labourer
97
Coal Miner
73
Carpenter
55
Farmers Son
54
