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Jedford Family History

Jedford 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: Ledford, Bedford, Medford, Tedford, Redford, Radford, Telford

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Where is the Jedford family from?

You can see how Jedford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jedford family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Jedford family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Jedford's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Jedford families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jedford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Jedford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jedford 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jedford. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jedford. For the veterans among your Jedford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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