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Malford Family History

Malford 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: Milford, Galford, Walford, Alford, Halford, Mulford, Manford, Talford

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Where is the Malford family from?

You can see how Malford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Malford families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Malford family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Malford's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Malford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malford 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 415 census records available for the last name Malford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malford 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Malford. 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 48 military records available for the last name Malford. For the veterans among your Malford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malford lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Malford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Malford in 1983 was 81, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malford 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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