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Egford Family History

Egford 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: Elford, Ford, Telford, Ledford, Welford, Bedford, Buford, Alford

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Where is the Egford family from?

You can see how Egford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Egford family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Egford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Egford families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Egford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Egford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Egford 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 Egford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Egford. 100% of Egford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Egford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Egford 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Egford. 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 93 military records available for the last name Egford. For the veterans among your Egford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Egford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Egford 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 Egford

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