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Harfford Family History

Harfford 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: Harford, Hartford, Hafford, Pafford, Bareford, Hansford, Horsford

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Where is the Harfford family from?

You can see how Harfford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harfford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Harfford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Harfford families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Harfford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harfford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harfford 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 55 census records available for the last name Harfford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harfford 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Harfford. 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 Harfford. For the veterans among your Harfford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harfford lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harfford

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