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Miniford Family History

Miniford 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: Winford, Milford, Montford, Linford, Munford, Binford, Manifold

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Where is the Miniford family from?

You can see how Miniford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miniford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Miniford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Miniford family living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Miniford's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Miniford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miniford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Miniford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miniford 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Miniford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Miniford. For the veterans among your Miniford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miniford lifespan?

Average Miniford life expectancy in 1974 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miniford 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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