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Raford Family History

Raford 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, Rayford, Braford, Raiford, Ford, Trafford, Record, Galford

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Where is the Raford family from?

You can see how Raford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raford family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Raford family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raford's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Raford families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raford 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 Raford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raford. 41% of Raford men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Raford women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raford were Cutting Wood Pulp and Cook.

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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
    41%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Cutting Wood Pulp
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

What Raford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raford 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Raford. 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 143 military records available for the last name Raford. For the veterans among your Raford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raford lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1977, in the United States, Raford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Raford in 1970 was 75, and 71 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raford 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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