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Kerford Family History

Kerford Surname Meaning

see Kerfoot.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kerford family from?

You can see how Kerford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kerford families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Kerford families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kerford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kerford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerford 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 Kerford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerford. 60% of Kerford 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
    60%
  • Office Cleaner
    40%

What Kerford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Kerford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerford 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Kerford. 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 54 military records available for the last name Kerford. For the veterans among your Kerford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Kerford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kerford in 1962 was 65, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerford 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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