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Dearford Family History

Dearford 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: Harford, Dearmond, Warford, Teaford, Seaford, Deford, Herford, Arford

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Where is the Dearford family from?

You can see how Dearford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dearford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dearford families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dearford's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dearford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dearford 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 Dearford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dearford. 100% of Dearford women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Dearford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dearford 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dearford. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dearford. For the veterans among your Dearford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dearford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Dearford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dearford in 1967 was 83, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dearford 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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