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Mayford Family History

Mayford 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: Rayford, Hayford, Manford, Mayor, Milford, Galford, Walford, Radford

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Where is the Mayford family from?

You can see how Mayford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mayford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mayford families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mayford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mayford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayford 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 Mayford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mayford. 100% of Mayford men worked as a Painter.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Mayford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayford 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Mayford. 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 63 military records available for the last name Mayford. For the veterans among your Mayford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Mayford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mayford in 1963 was 57, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayford 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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