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Heriford Family History

Heriford Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Hereford.

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


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Where is the Heriford family from?

You can see how Heriford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heriford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heriford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Heriford families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heriford's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heriford families in 1891.
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What did your Heriford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heriford. 35% of Heriford men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Heriford women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heriford were Janitor and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Day Work
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heriford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heriford 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Heriford. 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 254 military records available for the last name Heriford. For the veterans among your Heriford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heriford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heriford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heriford in 1964 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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