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Muford Family History

Muford 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: Buford, Duford, Mugford, Munford, Mulford, Mumford, Ford, Dunford

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Where is the Muford family from?

You can see how Muford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Muford families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Muford's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Muford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muford 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 Muford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muford. 100% of Muford men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Muford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muford 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Muford. 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 30 military records available for the last name Muford. For the veterans among your Muford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muford

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