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Metford Family History

Metford Name Meaning

see Mitford .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Medford, Mefford, Milford, Telford, Montford, Ledford, Welford

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Where is the Metford family from?

You can see how Metford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Metford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Metford family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Metford's in USA. New York had the highest population of Metford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Metford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Metford. 60% of Metford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%
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Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Metford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metford 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Metford. 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 48 military records available for the last name Metford. For the veterans among your Metford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metford lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Metford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Metford in 1981 was 75, and 97 in 1997.

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