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Paford Family History

Paford 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: Pafford, Ford, Galford, Walford, Radford, Harford, Acord, Elford

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Where is the Paford family from?

You can see how Paford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Paford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Paford family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Paford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Paford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paford 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Paford. 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 9 military records available for the last name Paford. For the veterans among your Paford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paford

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