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Drakford Family History

Drakford 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: Drakeford, Trafford, Radford, Bradford, Crawford, Rayford, Cranford

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Where is the Drakford family from?

You can see how Drakford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drakford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drakford families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Drakford families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Drakford's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Drakford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drakford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Drakford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drakford. 100% of Drakford men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Drakford women worked as a Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Drakford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Drakford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drakford 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Drakford. 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 41 military records available for the last name Drakford. For the veterans among your Drakford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drakford lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Drakford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Drakford in 1991 was 91, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drakford 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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