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Morford Family History

Morford Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Moorfoot (see Morfitt).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Morford family from?

You can see how Morford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Morford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Morford families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Morford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morford families in 1891.
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What did your Morford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Morford. 100% of Morford men worked as a Labourer and 81% of Morford 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Ress Hand Laundry
    5%

What Morford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Morford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morford 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Morford. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Morford. For the veterans among your Morford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morford lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Morford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Morford in 1944 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morford 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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