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Retford Family History

Retford Surname Meaning

see Radford.

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


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Where is the Retford family from?

You can see how Retford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Retford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Retford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Retford families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Retford's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Retford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Retford 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 Retford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Retford. 100% of Retford men worked as a Baker and 75% of Retford 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Cook
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Retford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Retford 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Retford. 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 121 military records available for the last name Retford. For the veterans among your Retford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Retford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Retford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Retford in 1964 was 74, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Retford 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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