Origins of the Stanford surname

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    In 1921, most Stanfords lived in london

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    5,300 Stanford Travel & migration records
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    Interesting facts about Stanford

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    What are the most common Stanford first names?

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    Common jobs for Stanfords

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    Commmon female occupations for Stanfords in 1921

    Dressmaker

    117

    Laundress

    72

    Domestic Servant

    68

    General Servant

    54

    Living On Own Means

    51

    Commmon male occupations for Stanfords in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    154

    Farmer

    130

    Carpenter

    118

    General Labourer

    103

    Farm Hands

    67

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