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Harford Family History

Harford Surname Meaning

English (Wiltshire and Gloucestershire): variant of Hereford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harford family from?

You can see how Harford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 183 Harford families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Harford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harford families in 1891.
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What did your Harford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harford. 22% of Harford men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Harford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harford were Farm Carter and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Coal Hewer Below
    5%
  • Farm Carter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Harford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harford 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Harford. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Harford. For the veterans among your Harford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harford lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Harford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Harford in 1944 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harford 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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