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Cayford Family History

Cayford Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Cayford Farm in Pinmore (Somerset).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cayford family from?

You can see how Cayford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cayford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Cayford families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cayford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cayford families in 1891.
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What did your Cayford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nursery Worker Glasshow and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cayford. 100% of Cayford men worked as a Nursery Worker Glasshow and 87% of Cayford 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Nursery Worker Glasshow
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Cafe Proprietress
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cayford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayford 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Cayford. 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 284 military records available for the last name Cayford. For the veterans among your Cayford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cayford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cayford in 1963 was 73, and 21 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayford 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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