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Mugford Family History

Mugford Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Mogford.

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


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Where is the Mugford family from?

You can see how Mugford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mugford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mugford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 241 Mugford families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mugford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mugford families in 1891.
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What did your Mugford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mugford. 15% of Mugford men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Mugford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mugford were Insurance Manager and Household 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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Dairy Farmer
    10%
  • Tinplate 1st Helper H W
    10%
  • Insurance Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Mugford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mugford 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mugford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mugford. For the veterans among your Mugford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mugford lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mugford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mugford in 1957 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mugford 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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