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Rainsford Name Meaning

English: variant of Rainford .

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


Similar surnames: Rainford, Ransford, Gaisford, Brailsford, Lansford, Bransford

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Where is the Rainsford family from?

You can see how Rainsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rainsford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rainsford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Rainsford families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Rainsford's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Rainsford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rainsford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rainsford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Tuckne were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rainsford. 100% of Rainsford men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rainsford women worked as a Tuckne. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tuckne
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rainsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rainsford 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rainsford. 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 934 military records available for the last name Rainsford. For the veterans among your Rainsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rainsford lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rainsford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rainsford in 1961 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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