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Weiford Family History

Weiford 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, Reliford

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Where is the Weiford family from?

You can see how Weiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weiford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Weiford families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Weiford's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Weiford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weiford 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 Weiford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weiford. 28% of Weiford men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Weiford women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Retail Merchant
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Weiford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Weiford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiford 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Weiford. 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 298 military records available for the last name Weiford. For the veterans among your Weiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiford lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Weiford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Weiford in 1961 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weiford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiford 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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