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
Scholar 181
Agricultural Labourer 21
Dress Maker 17
Farm Labourer 14
Domestic Servant 10
General Labourer 8
Living On Her Own Means 6
General Servant 6
Carpenter 6
Butcher 6
Labourer 6
Grocer 5
Farmer 5
Gardener 5
Carman 5
Draper 4
Retired Officer 4
Cook Domestic 3
House Joiner 3
Brass Finisher 3
Engine Fitter 3
Housemaid Domestic Servant 3
Joiner 3
Painter 3
Private Teacher 3

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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