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Stadford Family History

Stadford 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: Stafford, Stanford, Stalford, Stradford, Radford, Bradford, Sandford

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Where is the Stadford family from?

You can see how Stadford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stadford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stadford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Stadford family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Stadford's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Stadford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stadford 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 134 census records available for the last name Stadford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stadford 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Stadford. 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 5 military records available for the last name Stadford. For the veterans among your Stadford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stadford lifespan?

Average Stadford life expectancy in 1976 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stadford 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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