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Siford Name Meaning

English (Oxfordshire): variant of Sifford .

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


Similar surnames: Liford, Sword, Ford, Sinor, Gifford, Sifford, Ufford, Milford

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Where is the Siford family from?

You can see how Siford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Siford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Siford families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Siford's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Siford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Siford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siford. 27% of Siford men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Siford women worked as an Inspector. .

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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
    27%
  • Painter
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Siford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siford 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Siford. 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 280 military records available for the last name Siford. For the veterans among your Siford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siford lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Siford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Siford in 1950 was 30, and 58 in 2004.

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