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Mansford Family History

Mansford Surname Meaning

variant of Mensforth.

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


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Where is the Mansford family from?

You can see how Mansford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mansford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mansford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Mansford families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mansford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mansford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mansford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mansford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shopkeeper (fruiterer) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mansford. 100% of Mansford men worked as a Shopkeeper (fruiterer) and 75% of Mansford 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shopkeeper (fruiterer)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Incapacitated
    9%

What Mansford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mansford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mansford 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Mansford. 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 118 military records available for the last name Mansford. For the veterans among your Mansford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mansford lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Mansford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mansford in 1969 was 46, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mansford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mansford 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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