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Esford Family History

Esford 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, Ford, Ashford, Telford, Ledford, Sword, Welford, Bedford

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Where is the Esford family from?

You can see how Esford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Esford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Esford family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Esford's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Esford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esford 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 Esford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esford. 20% of Esford men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Engineer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Porter
    20%

What Esford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Esford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esford 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Esford. 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 164 military records available for the last name Esford. For the veterans among your Esford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esford lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Esford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Esford in 1959 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esford 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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