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Herford Family History

Herford Name Meaning

English: variant of Hereford . German: variant of Herfurth . German: habitational name from a place of that name in Westphalia.

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


Similar surnames: Hurford, Heryford, Hereford, Heriford, Hofford, Harford, Herold

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Where is the Herford family from?

You can see how Herford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Herford families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 39% of all the recorded Herford's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Herford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herford. 21% of Herford men worked as a Farmer and 41% of Herford women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herford were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    41%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Herford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herford 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 941 immigration records available for the last name Herford. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Herford. For the veterans among your Herford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herford lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Herford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Herford in 1947 was 54, and 92 in 2004.

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