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Caumford Family History

Caumford 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: Bamford, Samford, Rumford, Mumford, Dumford, Bumford, Dunford

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Where is the Caumford family from?

You can see how Caumford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caumford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Caumford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Caumford families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Caumford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caumford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caumford 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 26 census records available for the last name Caumford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caumford 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 Caumford. 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 military records available for the last name Caumford. For the veterans among your Caumford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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