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Awford Family History

Awford Name Meaning

see Alford .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Alford, Axford, Arford, Ford, Galford, Walford, Radford, Ashford

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Where is the Awford family from?

You can see how Awford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Awford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Awford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Awford families living in Louisiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Awford's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Awford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Awford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Awford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Awford. 100% of Awford men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Awford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Awford 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Awford. 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 175 military records available for the last name Awford. For the veterans among your Awford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Awford lifespan?

Average Awford life expectancy in 1985 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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