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Litchford Name Meaning

English: habitational name possibly a variant of Litchfield . This surname is no longer found in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Lipford, Pitchford, Latchford, Litchfield, Blatchford, Richmond

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Where is the Litchford family from?

You can see how Litchford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Litchford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Litchford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Litchford families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Litchford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Litchford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Litchford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Litchford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Litchford. 35% of Litchford men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Litchford women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Litchford were Salesman and Finisher. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Finisher
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Litchford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Litchford 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Litchford. 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 668 military records available for the last name Litchford. For the veterans among your Litchford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Litchford lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Litchford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Litchford in 1960 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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