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Horseford Family History

Horseford 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: Horsford, Hereford, Hosford, Harford, Bareford, Hansford, Holford

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Where is the Horseford family from?

You can see how Horseford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horseford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Horseford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Horseford families living in Devon. This was about 83% of all the recorded Horseford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Horseford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horseford 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 240 census records available for the last name Horseford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horseford 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Horseford. 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 32 military records available for the last name Horseford. For the veterans among your Horseford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horseford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horseford 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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