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Clefford Family History

Clefford 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, Ledford, Crofford, Mefford, Crafford, Trafford, Stafford

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Where is the Clefford family from?

You can see how Clefford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clefford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clefford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Clefford families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Clefford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clefford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clefford 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 Clefford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clefford. 100% of Clefford 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 Clefford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clefford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clefford 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Clefford. 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 164 military records available for the last name Clefford. For the veterans among your Clefford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clefford lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Clefford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Clefford in 1948 was 39, and 99 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clefford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clefford 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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