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Heafford Family History

Heafford Surname Meaning

see Hayford and compare Heaford and Hefford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heafford family from?

You can see how Heafford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heafford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heafford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Heafford families living in Leicestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Heafford's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heafford families in 1891.
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What did your Heafford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heafford. 67% of Heafford 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
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Heafford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Heafford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heafford 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Heafford. 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 29 military records available for the last name Heafford. For the veterans among your Heafford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heafford lifespan?

Average Heafford life expectancy in 1968 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heafford 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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