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Donford Family History

Donford 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: Dunford, Danford, Winford, Montford, Linford, Hanford, Wolford

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Where is the Donford family from?

You can see how Donford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Donford families living in Leicestershire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Donford's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Donford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donford 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 214 census records available for the last name Donford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donford 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Donford. 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 22 military records available for the last name Donford. For the veterans among your Donford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donford 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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