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Ralford Family History

Ralford 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: Galford, Walford, Radford, Rayford, Alford, Halford, Talford, Relford

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Where is the Ralford family from?

You can see how Ralford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ralford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Ralford families living in Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ralford's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ralford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ralford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ralford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ralford. 32% of Ralford men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ralford women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    32%
  • Farm Operator
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Ralford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Ralford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralford 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Ralford. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ralford. For the veterans among your Ralford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralford lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Ralford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ralford in 1971 was 70, and 46 in 2004.

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