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Wellford Family History

Wellford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Welford. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Wellford family from?

You can see how Wellford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wellford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wellford families living in Yorkshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Wellford's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wellford families in 1891.
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What did your Wellford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wellford. 100% of Wellford 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Wellford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellford 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Wellford. 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 336 military records available for the last name Wellford. For the veterans among your Wellford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellford lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Wellford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wellford in 1970 was 85, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellford 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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