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Cessford Family History

Cessford Surname Meaning

from Cessford in Eckford (Roxburghs).

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


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Where is the Cessford family from?

You can see how Cessford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cessford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cessford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Cessford families living in Northumberland. This was about 41% of all the recorded Cessford's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Cessford families in 1891.
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What did your Cessford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Foundry Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cessford. 100% of Cessford men worked as an Iron Foundry Labourer and 96% of Cessford 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

  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

What Cessford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cessford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cessford 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Cessford. 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 177 military records available for the last name Cessford. For the veterans among your Cessford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cessford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cessford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cessford in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cessford 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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