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Henford Family History

Henford 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: Hanford, Benford, Herford, Dunford, Winford, Penfold, Harford

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Where is the Henford family from?

You can see how Henford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Henford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Henford families living in Channel Islands. This was about 57% of all the recorded Henford's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Henford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henford 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 Henford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henford. 60% of Henford 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
    60%
  • Sewing Machinist
    40%

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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Henford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henford 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Henford. 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 50 military records available for the last name Henford. For the veterans among your Henford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henford

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