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Mountford Name Meaning

English (Staffordshire; of Norman origin): habitational name from Montfort-sur-Risle (Eure) or from one or other of various places called Montfort in France (from Old French mont ‘hill’ + fort ‘fortress’). Early forms of this name are indistinguishable from those of Mundford in Norfolk perhaps indicating an alternative habitational name (see Munford ).

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


Similar surnames: Montford, Munford, Montfort, Morford, Lunsford, Dunford, Manford

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Where is the Mountford family from?

You can see how Mountford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mountford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mountford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Mountford families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Mountford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mountford families in 1911.
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What did your Mountford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mountford. 34% of Mountford men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mountford women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farmers Son
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Mountford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mountford 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mountford. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mountford. For the veterans among your Mountford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mountford lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mountford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mountford in 1959 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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