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Cliffford Family History

Cliffford 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, Gifford, Lipford, Linford, Sifford, Crofford, Crafford

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Where is the Cliffford family from?

You can see how Cliffford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cliffford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cliffford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cliffford family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Cliffford's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cliffford families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Cliffford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cliffford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cliffford. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cliffford. For the veterans among your Cliffford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cliffford lifespan?

Average Cliffford life expectancy in 1971 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cliffford 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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