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Raiford Family History

Raiford Surname Meaning

Variant of Rayford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raiford family from?

You can see how Raiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raiford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raiford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Raiford families living in Channel Islands. This was about 28% of all the recorded Raiford's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Raiford families in 1891.
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What did your Raiford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raiford. 67% of Raiford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Tin Box Maker
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 285 immigration records available for the last name Raiford. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Raiford. For the veterans among your Raiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raiford lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Raiford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Raiford in 1951 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raiford 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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