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Allford Family History

Allford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Alford.

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


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Where is the Allford family from?

You can see how Allford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Allford families living in Manitoba. This was about 46% of all the recorded Allford's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Allford families in 1911.
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What did your Allford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allford. 29% of Allford men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Allford women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allford were Farming and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Allford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allford 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Allford. 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 645 military records available for the last name Allford. For the veterans among your Allford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Allford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Allford in 1963 was 76, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allford 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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