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Adford Family History

Adford Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Radford, Alford, Axford, Wadford, Arford, Ford, Galford, Walford

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Where is the Adford family from?

You can see how Adford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Adford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Adford families living in Connecticut. This was about 75% of all the recorded Adford's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Adford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Adford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adford 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Adford. 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 14 military records available for the last name Adford. For the veterans among your Adford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adford lifespan?

Average Adford life expectancy in 1965 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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