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Cifford Family History

Cifford 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: Gifford, Clifford, Sifford, Winford, Milford, Pafford, Lipford

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Where is the Cifford family from?

You can see how Cifford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cifford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cifford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cifford family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cifford's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cifford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cifford 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 Cifford ancestors do for a living?

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

What Cifford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Cifford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cifford 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Cifford. 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 68 military records available for the last name Cifford. For the veterans among your Cifford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cifford lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1991, in the United States, Cifford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cifford in 1984 was 81, and 82 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cifford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cifford 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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