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Liford Family History

Liford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lyford.

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


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Where is the Liford family from?

You can see how Liford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Liford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Liford families living in Middlesex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Liford's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Liford families in 1891.
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What did your Liford ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Liford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liford 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Liford. 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 557 military records available for the last name Liford. For the veterans among your Liford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liford lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Liford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Liford in 1945 was 20, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liford 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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