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Haniford Family History

Haniford 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: Hansford, Hanford, Handford, Harford, Langford, Sandford, Halford

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Where is the Haniford family from?

You can see how Haniford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haniford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haniford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Haniford families living in Kent. This was about 30% of all the recorded Haniford's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Haniford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haniford 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 Haniford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Haniford. 100% of Haniford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Haniford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haniford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haniford 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Haniford. 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 265 military records available for the last name Haniford. For the veterans among your Haniford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haniford lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Haniford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Haniford in 1966 was 74, and 61 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haniford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haniford 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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