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Chumford Family History

Chumford 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: Shuford, Huxford, Hurford, Rumford, Hufford, Mumford, Dumford

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Where is the Chumford family from?

You can see how Chumford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chumford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Chumford families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chumford's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Chumford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chumford 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 9 census records available for the last name Chumford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chumford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chumford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chumford. For the veterans among your Chumford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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