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Cummiford Family History

Cummiford 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: Comerford, Summerford, Rumford, Gulliford, Mumford, Dumford

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Where is the Cummiford family from?

You can see how Cummiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cummiford family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cummiford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Cummiford family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cummiford's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Cummiford families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cummiford 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 224 census records available for the last name Cummiford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cummiford 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cummiford. 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 53 military records available for the last name Cummiford. For the veterans among your Cummiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cummiford lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Cummiford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cummiford in 1969 was 86, and 66 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cummiford 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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