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Realford Family History

Realford 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: Relford, Galford, Walford, Radford, Telford, Welford, Elford

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Where is the Realford family from?

You can see how Realford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Realford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Realford family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Realford's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Realford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Realford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Realford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Realford 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 immigration records available for the last name Realford. 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 2 military records available for the last name Realford. For the veterans among your Realford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Realford lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Realford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Realford in 1980 was 46, and 39 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Realford 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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