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Medforth Family History

Medforth Surname Meaning

see Mitford.

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


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Where is the Medforth family from?

You can see how Medforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medforth family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Medforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 174 Medforth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Medforth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Medforth families in 1891.
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What did your Medforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Medforth. 24% of Medforth men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Medforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medforth were Commercial Traveller and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Commercial Traveller
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Medforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medforth 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Medforth. 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 160 military records available for the last name Medforth. For the veterans among your Medforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medforth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Medforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Medforth in 1964 was 72, and 32 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medforth 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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