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Willaford Family History

Willaford 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: Williford, Willeford, Willford, Wilford, Willard, Wellford, Winford

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Where is the Willaford family from?

You can see how Willaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willaford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willaford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Willaford families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Willaford's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Willaford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willaford 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 Willaford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willaford. 34% of Willaford men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Willaford women worked as a Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Willaford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Willaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willaford 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Willaford. 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 244 military records available for the last name Willaford. For the veterans among your Willaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willaford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Willaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Willaford in 1963 was 59, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Willaford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Willaford 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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