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Wegford Family History

Wegford 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: Welford, Winford, Walford, Telford, Ledford, Elford, Bedford, Wolford

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Where is the Wegford family from?

You can see how Wegford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wegford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wegford families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegford's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Wegford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wegford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wegford. 100% of Wegford men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Wegford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Wegford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegford 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wegford. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wegford. For the veterans among your Wegford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegford lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Wegford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wegford in 1973 was 70, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wegford 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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