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Monford Family History

Monford 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: Montford, Munford, Morford, Manford, Monfort, Dunford, Winford

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Where is the Monford family from?

You can see how Monford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Monford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Monford families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Monford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Monford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monford 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 Monford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Monford. 100% of Monford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Monford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monford 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Monford. 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 192 military records available for the last name Monford. For the veterans among your Monford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monford lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Monford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Monford in 1948 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Monford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monford 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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