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Careford Family History

Careford Surname Meaning

see Kerfoot.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Careford family from?

You can see how Careford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Careford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Careford families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Careford's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Careford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Careford 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 Careford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hawker Fruit flower and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Careford. 60% of Careford men worked as a Hawker Fruit flower and 72% of Careford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Careford were Hydraulic Press Operator and Unpd Domestic Services.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hawker Fruit flower
    60%
  • Hydraulic Press Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic
    15%
  • Unpd Domestic Services
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Careford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Careford 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 Careford. 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 Careford. For the veterans among your Careford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Careford lifespan?

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