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Lanford Family History

Lanford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Langford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lanford family from?

You can see how Lanford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lanford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 54 Lanford families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lanford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lanford families in 1891.
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What did your Lanford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lanford. 86% of Lanford 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
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Lanford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanford 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 766 immigration records available for the last name Lanford. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lanford. For the veterans among your Lanford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanford lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lanford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lanford in 1952 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lanford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lanford 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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