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Cleford Family History

Cleford 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: Ledford, Elford, Alford, Clifford, Bluford, Colford, Lyford, Lefort

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Where is the Cleford family from?

You can see how Cleford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Cleford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Cleford family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cleford's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cleford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleford 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 80 census records available for the last name Cleford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleford 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cleford. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cleford. For the veterans among your Cleford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleford

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