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Heryford Family History

Heryford Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Hereford.

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


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Where is the Heryford family from?

You can see how Heryford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heryford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heryford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Heryford families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heryford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heryford families in 1891.
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What did your Heryford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heryford. 100% of Heryford 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heryford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heryford 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Heryford. 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 324 military records available for the last name Heryford. For the veterans among your Heryford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heryford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heryford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heryford in 1964 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heryford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heryford 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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