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Riford Family History

Riford 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: Siford, Liford, Ricord, Raiford, Ford, Record, Winford, Milford

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Where is the Riford family from?

You can see how Riford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Riford family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Riford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Riford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Riford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riford 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Riford. 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 57 military records available for the last name Riford. For the veterans among your Riford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riford lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Riford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Riford in 1968 was 83, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riford 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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