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Densford Family History

Densford Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Dunsford.

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


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Where is the Densford family from?

You can see how Densford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Densford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Densford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Densford families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Densford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Densford families in 1911.
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What did your Densford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Densford. 21% of Densford men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Densford women worked as a Farm Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Densford were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Wife
    24%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Densford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Densford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Densford 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Densford. 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 288 military records available for the last name Densford. For the veterans among your Densford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Densford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Densford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Densford in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Densford 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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