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Reford Family History

Reford 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: Record, Rexford, Deford, Relford, Redford, Revord, Ford, Radford

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Where is the Reford family from?

You can see how Reford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Reford family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reford's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Reford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reford 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 Reford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Reford. 100% of Reford women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Reford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reford 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 810 immigration records available for the last name Reford. 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 330 military records available for the last name Reford. For the veterans among your Reford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Reford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Reford in 1964 was 72, and 97 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Reford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reford 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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