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Mifford Family History

Mifford 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, Gifford, Sifford, Mefford, Winford, Pafford, Lipford

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Where is the Mifford family from?

You can see how Mifford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mifford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mifford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mifford families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mifford's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mifford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mifford 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 Mifford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mifford. 42% of Mifford men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Skinner
    17%

What Mifford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Mifford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mifford 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mifford. 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 106 military records available for the last name Mifford. For the veterans among your Mifford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mifford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Mifford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mifford in 1967 was 75, and 66 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mifford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mifford 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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