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Hackford Family History

Hackford Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire and Yorkshire): habitational name from Hackforth (North Yorkshire) or Hackford (Norfolk).

The former is named with Old English haca ‘hook’ + ford ‘ford’ meaning ‘ford at the bend’.

The latter likely has the same etymology or may contain the Old English personal name Haca.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hackford family from?

You can see how Hackford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hackford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hackford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Hackford families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hackford's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hackford families in 1891.
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What did your Hackford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hackford. 76% of Hackford 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
    76%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Dressmaker
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hackford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hackford 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Hackford. 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 356 military records available for the last name Hackford. For the veterans among your Hackford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hackford lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Hackford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hackford in 1942 was 59, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hackford 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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