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Hunford Family History

Hunford 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: Dunford, Hanford, Huxford, Munford, Hurford, Hufford, Winford

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Where is the Hunford family from?

You can see how Hunford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Hunford families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hunford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hunford families in 1891.
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What did your Hunford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hunford. 100% of Hunford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Hunford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunford 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hunford. 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 36 military records available for the last name Hunford. For the veterans among your Hunford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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