Origins of the Wilford surname
About the Wilfords
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Interesting facts about Wilford
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wilford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1486.
Who were Wilfords most likely to marry?
Wilford Or Willfords
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What are the most common Wilford first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wilfords
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wilfords in 1921
Dressmaker
59
Laundress
41
House Servant
34
Domestic Servant
26
Living On Own Means
26
Common male occupations for Wilfords in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
91
Farm Labourer
57
Farmer
56
Blacksmith
33
Butcher
32
