Headford Family History

Headford Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Hatford (Berks) which is recorded as Hauedford in 1220 and Hautford in 129. The place-name apparently derives from Old English hēafod ‘head’ + ford ‘ford crossing-place’.

In essence, this indicates a geographical feature that is characterized by a crossing at a significant elevation.

The term ‘ford’ signifies a shallow place in a river or stream allowing for passage, while ‘head’ refers to a prominent point or summit.

Thus, the name suggests a specific location where a river can be crossed near a hill or headland.

This etymology reflects how place names often provide insights into the topographical features of the landscape.

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

Similar surnames: Radford, Harford, Bradford, Ledford, Bedford, Hanford, Halford, Hayford, Teaford, Medford

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230	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
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You can see how Headford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Headford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 101 Headford families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Headford's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Headford families in 1891.

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What did your Headford 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 Headford. 28% of Headford men worked as a General labourer and 78% of Headford women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Headford were Unpaid domestic duties and Unpaid domestic duti.

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General labourer

28%

Gardener

17%

Warehouseman

12%

Unpaid domestic duties

12%

Unpaid domestic duties

78%

Unpaid domestic

Unpaid domestic dut

Unpaid domestic duti

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Census Record

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Passenger List

There are 230 immigration records available for the last name Headford. 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 307 military records available for the last name Headford. For the veterans among your Headford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Headford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Headford in 1965 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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Headford Surname Meaning

In essence, this indicates a geographical feature that is characterized by a crossing at a significant elevation.

The term ‘ford’ signifies a shallow place in a river or stream allowing for passage, while ‘head’ refers to a prominent point or summit.

Thus, the name suggests a specific location where a river can be crossed near a hill or headland.

This etymology reflects how place names often provide insights into the topographical features of the landscape.

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

Where is the Headford family from?

What did your Headford 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

28%

Gardener

17%

Warehouseman

12%

Unpaid domestic duties

12%

Unpaid domestic duties

78%

Unpaid domestic

Unpaid domestic dut

Unpaid domestic duti

What Headford family records will you find?

What is the average Headford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Headford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Headford in 1965 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

Headford Family History

Headford Surname Meaning

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Headford Surname Meaning

18,000 record(s) for Headford

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Where is the Headford family from?

What did your Headford ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Headford lifespan?

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