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Megford Family History

Megford 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: Mugford, Medford, Mefford, Milford, Telford, Ledford, Welford, Elford

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Where is the Megford family from?

You can see how Megford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megford family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Megford families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Megford's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Megford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megford 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 30 census records available for the last name Megford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megford 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Megford. 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 Megford. For the veterans among your Megford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megford 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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