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Casford Family History

Casford 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: Basford, Galford, Walford, Radford, Ashford, Harford, Pafford

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Where is the Casford family from?

You can see how Casford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Casford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Casford families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Casford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Casford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Casford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Casford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Casford. 100% of Casford 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Casford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casford 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Casford. 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 167 military records available for the last name Casford. For the veterans among your Casford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Casford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Casford in 1963 was 75, and 70 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casford 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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