Origins of the Pigford surname

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    In 1921, most Pigfords lived in north-east

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    What are the most common Pigford first names?

    John

    Robert

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Pigfords

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    Commmon female occupations for Pigfords in 1921

    Coal Miners Wife

    2

    Colliery Agent

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Apprentice Dressmaker

    1

    Assistant At Manure Factory

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Pigfords in 1921

    Coal Miner

    43

    Coal Miner Hewer

    14

    Farm Hands

    6

    Coalminer

    4

    Coal Miner Huer

    3

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