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Corfford Family History

Corfford 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: Horsford, Clifford, Crofford, Colford, Offord, Kofford, Morford

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Where is the Corfford family from?

You can see how Corfford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corfford family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Corfford family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Corfford's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Corfford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corfford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Corfford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corfford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Corfford. 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 7 military records available for the last name Corfford. For the veterans among your Corfford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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