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Demford Family History

Demford 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: Deford, Dumford, Dunford, Telford, Ledford, Demory, Welford, Elford

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Where is the Demford family from?

You can see how Demford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Demford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Demford families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Demford's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Demford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demford 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 138 census records available for the last name Demford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demford 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Demford. 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 Demford. For the veterans among your Demford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demford 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 Demford

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