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Playforth Family History

Playforth Surname Meaning

see Playford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Playforth family from?

You can see how Playforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Playforth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Playforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Playforth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Playforth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Playforth families in 1891.
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What did your Playforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Playforth. 91% of Playforth 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
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Playforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Playforth 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Playforth. 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 78 military records available for the last name Playforth. For the veterans among your Playforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Playforth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Playforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Playforth in 1968 was 75, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Playforth 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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