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Acford Family History

Acford 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: Acord, Alford, Axford, Arford, Achord, Ford, Galford, Walford

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Where is the Acford family from?

You can see how Acford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Acford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Acford family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Acford's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Acford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acford 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 Acford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Acford. 89% of Acford 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
    89%
  • Shop Assistant Drapery Copp
    12%

What Acford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Acford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acford 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Acford. 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 41 military records available for the last name Acford. For the veterans among your Acford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acford lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Acford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Acford in 1980 was 67, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Acford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acford 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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