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Wanford Family History

Wanford Surname Meaning

from Wangford near Lakenheath (Suffolk) which is recorded as Wainford in 1197. The place-name derives from Old English wægn ‘wagon’ + ford ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed ford’.

There may have been some confusion with Wangford.

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


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Where is the Wanford family from?

You can see how Wanford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wanford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wanford families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanford's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Wanford families in 1891.
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What did your Wanford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wanford. 50% of Wanford men worked as a Clerk and 74% of Wanford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wanford were Surveyor (custom erase) and School Teacher.

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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 1939

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Surveyor (custom erase)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • School Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Wanford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanford 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Wanford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Wanford. For the veterans among your Wanford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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