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Huniford Family History

Huniford 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, Lunsford, Hansford, Hanford, Huxford, Dunsford, Munford

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Where is the Huniford family from?

You can see how Huniford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huniford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Huniford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Huniford family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Huniford's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Huniford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huniford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huniford ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Huniford ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Huniford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huniford 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Huniford. 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 18 military records available for the last name Huniford. For the veterans among your Huniford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huniford lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Huniford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Huniford in 1974 was 86, and 87 in 1983.

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