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Kofford Name Meaning

Americanized form of Danish Kofoed .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Koff, Gafford, Gifford, Sifford, Kofoed, Mefford, Kepford, Morford

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Where is the Kofford family from?

You can see how Kofford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kofford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kofford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Kofford families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kofford's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Kofford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kofford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kofford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kofford. 36% of Kofford men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kofford women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kofford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kofford 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Kofford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 217 military records available for the last name Kofford. For the veterans among your Kofford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kofford lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kofford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kofford in 1953 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

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