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Sunford Family History

Sunford 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: Dunford, Munford, Sanford, Winford, Lunsford, Shuford, Sandford

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Where is the Sunford family from?

You can see how Sunford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sunford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sunford families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sunford's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Sunford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunford 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 Sunford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sunford. 25% of Sunford men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sunford women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Sunford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Sunford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunford 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sunford. 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 62 military records available for the last name Sunford. For the veterans among your Sunford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sunford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sunford in 1965 was 76, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sunford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunford 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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