Niford Family History

Niford Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Siford, Liford, Ford, Nord, Winford, Milford, Gifford, Lipford, Elford, Linford

460 record(s) for Niford

131	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
20	Military Records
23	Immigration Records
163	Census and Voter Lists
123	Member Trees

Where is the Niford family from?

You can see how Niford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Niford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Niford family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niford's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Niford families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Niford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Niford.

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

Labourer

50%

Farmer

50%

What Niford family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 163 census records available for the last name Niford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Niford. 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.

Military Records

There are 20 military records available for the last name Niford. For the veterans among your Niford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Niford lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Niford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Niford in 1968 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.