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Laford Family History

Laford Surname 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: Lyford, Lanford, Liford, Lafond, Lord, Ford, Galford, Walford

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Where is the Laford family from?

You can see how Laford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 173 Laford families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Laford's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Laford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laford. 28% of Laford men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Laford women worked as a Modiste. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laford were Journalier and Journalier.

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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
    28%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Journalier
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    34%
  • Man
    34%
  • Journalier
    34%

What Laford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laford 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Laford. 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 215 military records available for the last name Laford. For the veterans among your Laford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Laford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Laford in 1965 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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