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Meyford Family History

Meyford Name 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: Medford, Mefford, Milford, Telford, Ledford, Welford, Elford, Bedford

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Where is the Meyford family from?

You can see how Meyford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Meyford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Meyford families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Meyford's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meyford families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Meyford ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Meyford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meyford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Meyford. 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 Meyford. For the veterans among your Meyford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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