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Exford Family History

Exford 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, Axford, Rexford, Oxford, Ford, Telford, Ledford, Welford

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Where is the Exford family from?

You can see how Exford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Exford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Exford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Exford families living in Devon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Exford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Exford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Exford 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 Exford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Exford. 100% of Exford 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Exford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exford 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Exford. 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 114 military records available for the last name Exford. For the veterans among your Exford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exford lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Exford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Exford in 1951 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Exford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Exford 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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