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Harriford Family History

Harriford 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: Harford, Hartford, Heriford, Harrier, Bareford, Hansford, Horsford

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Where is the Harriford family from?

You can see how Harriford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harriford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harriford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Harriford families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Harriford's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Harriford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harriford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harriford ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harriford ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Harriford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harriford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Harriford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Harriford. For the veterans among your Harriford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harriford lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Harriford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harriford in 1966 was 69, and 44 in 2003.

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