Washford Family History

Washford Surname Meaning

Apparently from Washford (Somerset) or Washford Pyne (Devon), although almost all early bearers are found much further east, especially in Surrey and Sussex.

The Somerset place-name is recorded as Wecetforda in a 12th century copy of a document from the 10th century and takes its name from the place-name Watchet (from Proto-Welsh *gwo + *cę̄d ‘lower wood’) + ford ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed ford’.

The Devon place-name is recorded as Wesforda in 1086 and Wassheford in 1292 and derives from Old English (ge)wæsc ‘washing a flood’ + ford.

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

Similar surnames: Ashford, Bashford, Walford, Rushford, Bassford, Rachford, Warford, Watford, Wakeford, Wadford

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Where is the Washford family from?

You can see how Washford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Washford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Washford families living in Kent. This was about 73% of all the recorded Washford's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Washford families in 1891.

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What did your Washford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Washford.

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Unpaid domestic duties

79%

Household duties (unpaid)

10%

House duties

Housewife

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Census Record

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There are 60 immigration records available for the last name Washford. 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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There are 93 military records available for the last name Washford. For the veterans among your Washford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washford lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Washford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Washford in 1972 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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Washford Surname Meaning

Apparently from Washford (Somerset) or Washford Pyne (Devon), although almost all early bearers are found much further east, especially in Surrey and Sussex.

The Devon place-name is recorded as Wesforda in 1086 and Wassheford in 1292 and derives from Old English (ge)wæsc ‘washing a flood’ + ford.

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

Where is the Washford family from?

What did your Washford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Washford.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

79%

Household duties (unpaid)

10%

House duties

Housewife

What Washford family records will you find?

What is the average Washford lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Washford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Washford in 1972 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

Washford Family History

Washford Surname Meaning

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Washford Surname Meaning

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Military Records

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