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Salford Family History

Salford Surname Meaning

Salford (Lancs) is recorded as Salford in 1086 and Sauford in 1169. Additionally, Salford (Beds) is recorded as Saleford in 1086, while Salfords in Horley (Surrey) is noted as Saleford in 1355. The place-names derive from Old English salh ‘willow sallow’ + ford ‘ford river crossing’. Some of the bearers cited here may belong to another source.

There is also Salford (Oxon), which is recorded as Salford in 1086 and Saltford in 1208. Furthermore, Abbots Salford and Salford Priors (Warwicks) are both recorded as Salford in 1086 and Saltfordia in 1190. Meanwhile, Saltford (Somerset) is recorded as Salford in 1229 and Saltford in 129.

The place-names in this region derive from Old English salt ‘salt’ + ford ‘ford river crossing’. This etymology showcases the historical significance of the locations in relation to their geographical features.

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


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You can see how Salford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Salford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Salford families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Salford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Salford families in 1891.
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In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Salford. 100% of Salford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
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Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Salford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Salford in 1977 was 53, and 45 in 1984.

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