Galford Family History

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Galford Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a place in Devon so named, from Old English gafol ‘tax’, ‘toll’ + ford ‘ford’. The surname is now not found in England. Possibly an Americanized spelling of German Galfert, from a Germanic personal name based on Old High German galan ‘to sing’, or of Gelfort, Gelfert, or Gelfart(h), from a Germanic personal name composed with Middle High German gelfen ‘to cry’, ‘to boast’ or gelf ‘scorn’.

Similar surnames: Walford, Alford, Gafford, Elford, Halford, Milford, Radford, Harford

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You can see how Galford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Galford families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Galford families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Galford's in the UK. London had the highest population of Galford families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Galford Family Occupations

What did your Galford ancestors do for a living?

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Farmer
62%
Farming
10%
Works On Farm
10%
Cattle Herder
5%

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Galford Historical Records

What Galford family records will you find?

Census Record
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Galford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
Search 1891 UK census records for Galford
Passenger List
There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Galford. 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 Card
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Galford. For the veterans among your Galford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
View all Galford military records

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Galford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1891 UK census records for Galford

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Galford. 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.

View all Galford immigration records

Draft Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Galford. For the veterans among your Galford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Galford military records

Galford Life Expectancy

What is the average Galford lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Galford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Galford in 1942 was 24, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Galford