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Eford Family History

Eford Name 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: Ford, Elford, Efird, Deford, Efurd, Lord, Fort, Record, Nord, Telford

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Where is the Eford family from?

You can see how Eford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Eford families living in Alabama. This was about 77% of all the recorded Eford's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Eford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eford. 37% of Eford men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Labor
    28%
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Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Eford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eford 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 Eford. 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 188 military records available for the last name Eford. For the veterans among your Eford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eford lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Eford in 1955 was 47, and 60 in 2004.

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