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Stedford Family History

Stedford Surname Meaning

see Stentiford.

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


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You can see how Stedford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stedford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stedford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Stedford families living in Glamorgan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Stedford's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Stedford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Stedford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stedford 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Stedford. 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 22 military records available for the last name Stedford. For the veterans among your Stedford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stedford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Stedford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stedford in 1964 was 68, and 72 in 2002.

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