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Filford Family History

Filford 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: Milford, Wilford, Fulford, Tilford, Gilford, Winford, Galford

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Where is the Filford family from?

You can see how Filford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Filford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Filford families living in Wiltshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Filford's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Filford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Filford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filford 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Filford. 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 12 military records available for the last name Filford. For the veterans among your Filford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filford 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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