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Lafford Family History

Lafford Surname Meaning

variant of Lawford.

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


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Where is the Lafford family from?

You can see how Lafford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lafford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lafford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Lafford families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lafford's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Lafford families in 1891.
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What did your Lafford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lafford. 25% of Lafford men worked as a Gardener and 81% of Lafford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lafford were Wks Manager To Iron Foun and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    25%
  • Railway Clerk
    25%
  • Cowman
    25%
  • Wks Manager To Iron Foun
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%

What Lafford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lafford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lafford 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Lafford. 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 289 military records available for the last name Lafford. For the veterans among your Lafford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lafford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lafford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lafford in 1964 was 57, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lafford 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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