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Mofford Family History

Mofford 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: Offord, Kofford, Morford, Hofford, Mefford, Wofford, Milford, Gifford

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Where is the Mofford family from?

You can see how Mofford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mofford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mofford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mofford families living in Cornwall. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mofford's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Mofford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mofford 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 Mofford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mofford. 38% of Mofford men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mofford women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mofford were Sawyer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Sawyer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Mofford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mofford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mofford 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Mofford. 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 307 military records available for the last name Mofford. For the veterans among your Mofford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mofford lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mofford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mofford in 1961 was 64, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mofford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mofford 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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