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Canford Family History

Canford 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: Hanford, Cranford, Lanford, Banford, Manford, Sanford, Danford

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Where is the Canford family from?

You can see how Canford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Canford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Canford families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Canford's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Canford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canford 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Canford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Canford. For the veterans among your Canford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canford lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Canford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Canford in 1969 was 21, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canford 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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