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Claford Family History

Claford 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: Elford, Crawford, Cranford, Alford, Clifford, Bluford, Teaford

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Where is the Claford family from?

You can see how Claford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claford family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Claford families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Claford families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Claford's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Claford families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claford 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 43 census records available for the last name Claford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claford 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Claford. 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 military records available for the last name Claford. For the veterans among your Claford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claford lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claford

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