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Mogford Family History

Mogford Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Mogworthy in Rackenford (Devon). The placename derives from the Old English personal name Mogga + ford ‘ford’.

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


Similar surnames: Mugford, Morford, Milford, Montford, Wolford, Holford, Medford

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Where is the Mogford family from?

You can see how Mogford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mogford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mogford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Mogford families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mogford's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Mogford families in 1880.
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What did your Mogford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mogford. 50% of Mogford men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mogford women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mogford were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mogford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mogford 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Mogford. 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 634 military records available for the last name Mogford. For the veterans among your Mogford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mogford lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Mogford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mogford in 1961 was 60, and 70 in 2001.

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