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Woford Family History

Woford Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wolford, Wofford, Ford, Kofoed, Winford, Walford, Wood, Welford

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Where is the Woford family from?

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

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woford. 34% of Woford men worked as a Farming.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Woford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Woford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woford 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Woford. 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 135 military records available for the last name Woford. For the veterans among your Woford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woford lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Woford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Woford in 1966 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woford 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.

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