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Padford Family History

Padford 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: Radford, Pafford, Wadford, Galford, Walford, Harford, Padelford

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Where is the Padford family from?

You can see how Padford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Padford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Padford families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Padford's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Padford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padford 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 104 census records available for the last name Padford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padford 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Padford. 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 14 military records available for the last name Padford. For the veterans among your Padford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padford 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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