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Cresford Family History

Cresford 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: Crawford, Beresford, Cranford, Crofford, Rexford, Croxford, Crafford

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Where is the Cresford family from?

You can see how Cresford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresford family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Cresford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Cresford families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cresford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cresford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cresford 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 138 census records available for the last name Cresford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresford 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cresford. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cresford. For the veterans among your Cresford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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