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Kangford Family History

Kangford 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: Langford, Hansford, Sandford, Kingsford, Hanford, Lanford, Ransford

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Where is the Kangford family from?

You can see how Kangford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kangford family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kangford family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kangford's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kangford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kangford 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 Kangford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kangford. 100% of Kangford women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kangford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kangford 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 Kangford. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kangford. For the veterans among your Kangford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kangford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kangford 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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