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Lydford Family History

Lydford Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Lydford family from?

You can see how Lydford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lydford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lydford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Lydford families living in Dorset. This was about 28% of all the recorded Lydford's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Lydford families in 1891.
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What did your Lydford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Heavy Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lydford. 100% of Lydford men worked as a Heavy Lorry Driver and 85% of Lydford 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Heavy Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

What Lydford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lydford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lydford 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Lydford. 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 156 military records available for the last name Lydford. For the veterans among your Lydford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lydford lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Lydford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lydford in 1978 was 67, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lydford 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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