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Manford Family History

Manford Name Meaning

English (West Midlands; of Norman origin): variant of Mountford .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Benford, Morford, Lanford, Munford, Hanford, Banford, Medford

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Where is the Manford family from?

You can see how Manford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Manford families living in Shropshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Manford's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Manford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Manford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Manford. 12% of Manford men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 73% of Manford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Manford were Motor Garage Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Motor Garage Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Manford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 574 immigration records available for the last name Manford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 594 military records available for the last name Manford. For the veterans among your Manford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manford lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Manford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Manford in 1959 was 53, and 63 in 2004.

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