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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


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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Builders Carpenter
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Fur Machinist
    4%

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Passenger Lists

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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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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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