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Lidford Family History

Lidford Surname Meaning

see Lydford.

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


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Where is the Lidford family from?

You can see how Lidford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lidford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lidford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Lidford families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lidford's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Lidford families in 1891.
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What did your Lidford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lidford. 100% of Lidford 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%

What Lidford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Lidford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lidford 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Lidford. 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 51 military records available for the last name Lidford. For the veterans among your Lidford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lidford lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Lidford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lidford in 1966 was 90, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lidford 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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