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Cumford Family History

Cumford 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: Rumford, Mumford, Dumford, Bumford, Dunford, Comfort, Buford, Bamford

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Where is the Cumford family from?

You can see how Cumford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cumford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cumford families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Cumford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cumford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cumford 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 181 census records available for the last name Cumford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumford 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cumford. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cumford. For the veterans among your Cumford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumford 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 Cumford

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