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Wafford Family History

Wafford Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Watford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wafford family from?

You can see how Wafford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wafford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wafford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Wafford families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wafford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wafford families in 1891.
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What did your Wafford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wafford. 100% of Wafford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wafford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wafford 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Wafford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wafford. For the veterans among your Wafford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wafford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wafford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wafford in 1962 was 77, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wafford 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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