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Welshford Family History

Welshford 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, Wellford, Walford, Ashford, Telford, Rushford, Elford

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Where is the Welshford family from?

You can see how Welshford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welshford family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Welshford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Welshford families living in Dorset. This was about 57% of all the recorded Welshford's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Welshford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Welshford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Welshford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welshford 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Welshford. 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 6 military records available for the last name Welshford. For the veterans among your Welshford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welshford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welshford 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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