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Meadford Family History

Meadford 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: Medford, Radford, Bradford, Ledford, Bedford, Teaford, Seaford

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Where is the Meadford family from?

You can see how Meadford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meadford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Meadford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Meadford family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meadford's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Meadford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Meadford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meadford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meadford. 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 29 military records available for the last name Meadford. For the veterans among your Meadford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meadford lifespan?

Average Meadford life expectancy in 1990 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meadford 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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