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Erford Family History

Erford 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: Elford, Herford, Arford, Ford, Harford, Telford, Ledford, Welford

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Where is the Erford family from?

You can see how Erford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Erford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Erford family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erford's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Erford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erford 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 Erford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erford. 62% of Erford men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Erford women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erford were Laborer and Typist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    39%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Typist
    25%

What Erford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erford 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Erford. 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 328 military records available for the last name Erford. For the veterans among your Erford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Erford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Erford in 1964 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erford 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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