Origins of the Redford surname

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    In 1921, most Redfords lived in london

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    2,500 Redford Travel & migration records
    17,000 Redfords found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Redfords

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    Commmon female occupations for Redfords in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    93

    Dressmaker

    82

    Laundress

    45

    House Servant

    43

    Cotton Winder

    42

    Commmon male occupations for Redfords in 1921

    Coal Miner

    80

    Agricultural Labourer

    71

    Farmer

    59

    General Labourer

    51

    Bricklayer

    43

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