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Wiford Family History

Wiford 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: Winford, Wilford, Siford, Twiford, Liford, Ford, Milford, Gifford

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Where is the Wiford family from?

You can see how Wiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Wiford families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wiford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiford 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 Wiford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiford. 20% of Wiford men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wiford women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiford were Manager and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Retired
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Wiford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Wiford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiford 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wiford. 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 100 military records available for the last name Wiford. For the veterans among your Wiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wiford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wiford in 1963 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiford 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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