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Stranford Family History

Stranford 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: Stanford, Stratford, Stradford, Trafford, Stafford, Cranford

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Where is the Stranford family from?

You can see how Stranford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stranford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stranford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Stranford families living in Worcestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stranford's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Stranford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stranford 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 Stranford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dry Cleaner and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stranford. 60% of Stranford men worked as a Dry Cleaner and 50% of Stranford women worked as a Clerical. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stranford were Clerk and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dry Cleaner
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Stranford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Stranford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stranford 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Stranford. 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 45 military records available for the last name Stranford. For the veterans among your Stranford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stranford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Stranford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stranford in 1963 was 73, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stranford 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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