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Meffor Family History

Meffor 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: Mefford, Meylor, Mellor, Medford, Menor, Peffer, Meffert, Mentor

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Where is the Meffor family from?

You can see how Meffor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meffor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meffor families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Meffor family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Meffor's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Meffor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meffor 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 24 census records available for the last name Meffor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meffor 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meffor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Meffor. For the veterans among your Meffor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meffor lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Meffor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Meffor in 1989 was 61, and 31 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meffor 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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