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Moreford Family History

Moreford 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: Morford, Montford, Bareford, Horsford, Hereford, Norford, Record

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Where is the Moreford family from?

You can see how Moreford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moreford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moreford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Moreford families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Moreford's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Moreford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moreford 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 Moreford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moreford. 100% of Moreford men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moreford women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Moreford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Moreford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moreford 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Moreford. 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 21 military records available for the last name Moreford. For the veterans among your Moreford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moreford lifespan?

Average Moreford life expectancy in 1973 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moreford 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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