Sanford Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Sanford Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Sanford family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 32
Female Servant 22
Independent 18
Labourer 17
Male Servant 12
Shoe Maker 6
Farmer 5
Carpenter 4
Apprentice 4
Iron Porter 3
Gardener 2
Mason 2
Pauper 2
Plasterer 2
Porter 2
Wheelwright 2
Servant 2
Mill Labourer 2
Smith 2
Merchant 2
Hatter 2
Clerk 2
Laundress 2
Surgeon 2
Nail Maker 2

Sanford Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Sanford 100% 6,052
2 Sinford 86% 161

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The surname Sanford is the most popular version of all its varients

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