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Dantford Family History

Dantford 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: Danford, Dunford, Langford, Montford, Hansford, Sandford, Hanford

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Where is the Dantford family from?

You can see how Dantford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dantford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Dantford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dantford family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Dantford's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Dantford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dantford 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 38 census records available for the last name Dantford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dantford 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dantford. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dantford. For the veterans among your Dantford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dantford lifespan?

Average Dantford life expectancy in 1985 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dantford 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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