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Dranford Family History

Dranford 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: Cranford, Branford, Danford, Trafford, Dunford, Radford, Bradford

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Where is the Dranford family from?

You can see how Dranford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dranford family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dranford families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dranford's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Dranford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dranford 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 27 census records available for the last name Dranford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dranford 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dranford. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dranford. For the veterans among your Dranford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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