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Clafford Family History

Clafford 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: Clifford, Crafford, Trafford, Stafford, Pafford, Crawford, Cranford

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Where is the Clafford family from?

You can see how Clafford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clafford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clafford families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Clafford families living in Vermont. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clafford's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Clafford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clafford 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 190 census records available for the last name Clafford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clafford 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Clafford. 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 42 military records available for the last name Clafford. For the veterans among your Clafford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clafford lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Clafford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clafford in 1970 was 80, and 53 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clafford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clafford 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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