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Exferd Family History

Exferd 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, Exler, Efird, Axford, Elfers, Rexford, Oxford, Eifert, Echerd

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Where is the Exferd family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Exferd 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 Exferd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Exferd. 100% of Exferd men worked as a Labor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Exferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exferd 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Exferd. 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 19 military records available for the last name Exferd. For the veterans among your Exferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exferd lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Exferd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Exferd in 1951 was 44, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Exferd 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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