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Farford Family History

Farford 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: Harford, Warford, Arford, Galford, Walford, Radford, Pafford

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Where is the Farford family from?

You can see how Farford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Farford families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Farford family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farford's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Farford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farford 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 109 census records available for the last name Farford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farford 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Farford. 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 Farford. For the veterans among your Farford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farford lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1989, in the United States, Farford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Farford in 1951 was 52, and 61 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farford 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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