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Mawford Family History

Mawford 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: Manford, Milford, Galford, Walford, Radford, Harford, Pafford

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Where is the Mawford family from?

You can see how Mawford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mawford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mawford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Mawford families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mawford's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Mawford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mawford 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 Mawford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mawford. 80% of Mawford 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
    80%
  • Unpd Domestic Duti
    20%

What Mawford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Mawford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawford 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Mawford. 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 Mawford. For the veterans among your Mawford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawford lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1985, in the United States, Mawford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mawford in 1978 was 88, and 94 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mawford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mawford 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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