Origins of the Wanford surname
About the Wanfords
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Interesting facts about Wanford
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wanford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
What are the most common Wanford first names?
William
Alfred James
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Wanfords
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wanfords in 1921
Book Folder
3
Carpenters Daur
2
Carpenters Wife
2
Cook
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Common male occupations for Wanfords in 1921
Carpenter
8
General Labourer
4
Joiner
4
Boat Builder's Son
3
Errand Boy
3
