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Eafford Family History

Eafford 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: Pafford, Gafford, Safford, Hafford, Wafford, Bafford, Trafford

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Where is the Eafford family from?

You can see how Eafford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eafford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eafford families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eafford's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Eafford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eafford 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 Eafford ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Eafford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Eafford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eafford 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Eafford. 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 5 military records available for the last name Eafford. For the veterans among your Eafford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eafford lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Eafford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Eafford in 1961 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eafford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eafford 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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