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Manford Family History

Manford Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands; of Norman origin): variant of Mountford.

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


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Where is the Manford family from?

You can see how Manford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Manford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Manford families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Manford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Manford families in 1911.
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What did your Manford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Manford. 100% of Manford women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Manford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manford 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Manford. 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 594 military records available for the last name Manford. For the veterans among your Manford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manford lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Manford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Manford in 1959 was 53, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manford 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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