Alsford Family History

Alsford Surname Meaning

From Alresford (Hants) which is recorded as Alresford in 1167 and Allesford in 1408. The place-name is derived from Old English alor ‘alder’ in the genitive case.

This genitive case combines with -es to form the structure of the name.

Additionally, the suffix ford translates to ‘ford’, indicating a crossing point.

Thus, the name reflects both the natural feature (alder trees) and the geographical aspect (the ford) of the area.

Alresford has a rich historical context, capturing elements of its linguistic and cultural heritage.

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

Similar surnames: Alford, Allford, Galford, Walford, Ashford, Hansford, Elford, Bassford, Bluford, Halford

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338	Military Records
362	Immigration Records
6K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Alsford family from?

You can see how Alsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alsford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Alsford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Alsford families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Alsford's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Alsford families in 1891.

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What did your Alsford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Alsford. 30% of Alsford men worked as a General labourer and 82% of Alsford women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alsford were Builders labourer and fur machinist.

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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.

General labourer

30%

Carpenter

30%

builders carpenter

20%

Builders labourer

20%

Unpaid domestic duties

82%

Unpaid domestic

Incapacitated

fur machinist

What Alsford family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6K census records available for the last name Alsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alsford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 362 immigration records available for the last name Alsford. 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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Military Records

There are 338 military records available for the last name Alsford. For the veterans among your Alsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alsford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Alsford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Alsford in 1967 was 40, and 76 in 1986.

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Alsford Surname Meaning

From Alresford (Hants) which is recorded as Alresford in 1167 and Allesford in 1408. The place-name is derived from Old English alor ‘alder’ in the genitive case.

This genitive case combines with -es to form the structure of the name.

Additionally, the suffix ford translates to ‘ford’, indicating a crossing point.

Thus, the name reflects both the natural feature (alder trees) and the geographical aspect (the ford) of the area.

Alresford has a rich historical context, capturing elements of its linguistic and cultural heritage.

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

Where is the Alsford family from?

What did your Alsford ancestors do for a living?

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.

General labourer

30%

Carpenter

30%

builders carpenter

20%

Builders labourer

20%

Unpaid domestic duties

82%

Unpaid domestic

Incapacitated

fur machinist

What Alsford family records will you find?

What is the average Alsford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Alsford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Alsford in 1967 was 40, and 76 in 1986.

Alsford Family History

Alsford Surname Meaning

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Alsford Surname Meaning

19,000 record(s) for Alsford

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Where is the Alsford family from?

What did your Alsford ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Alsford family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Alsford lifespan?

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