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Hoford Family History

Hoford 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: Holford, Hofford, Hosford, Hood, Ford, Kofoed, Howard, Shuford

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Where is the Hoford family from?

You can see how Hoford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hoford families living in Kentucky. This was about 73% of all the recorded Hoford's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hoford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoford 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 Hoford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoford. 100% of Hoford men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Hoford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoford 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hoford. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hoford. For the veterans among your Hoford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoford 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 Hoford

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