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Heaford Family History

Heaford Surname Meaning

see Hayford and Halford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heaford family from?

You can see how Heaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heaford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Heaford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Heaford families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Heaford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heaford families in 1891.
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What did your Heaford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heaford. 50% of Heaford men worked as a Plumber and 92% of Heaford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heaford were Plumber Leadburner copper Welder 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

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Plumber Leadburner copper Welder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

What Heaford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heaford 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Heaford. 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 124 military records available for the last name Heaford. For the veterans among your Heaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heaford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Heaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Heaford in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heaford 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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