Origins of the Shelford surname

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    In 1921, most Shelfords lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Shelford

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    What are the most common Shelford first names?

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    Common jobs for Shelfords

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    Commmon female occupations for Shelfords in 1921

    Dressmaker

    16

    Laundress

    15

    Private Means

    11

    Lace Maker

    10

    Living On Own Means

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Shelfords in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    27

    Mattress Maker

    15

    Tailor

    13

    Blacksmith

    11

    Butcher

    11

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