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Dalford Family History

Dalford 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: Galford, Walford, Alford, Halford, Talford, Danford, Dunford, Milford

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Where is the Dalford family from?

You can see how Dalford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dalford families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalford's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Dalford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalford 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 136 census records available for the last name Dalford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalford 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dalford. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dalford. For the veterans among your Dalford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalford

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