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Willeford Family History

Willeford Surname Meaning

Variant of Williford see Wilfert.

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


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Where is the Willeford family from?

You can see how Willeford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willeford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willeford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Willeford families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Willeford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Willeford families in 1891.
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What did your Willeford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willeford. 29% of Willeford men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Willeford women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willeford were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    32%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Saleswoman
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 224 immigration records available for the last name Willeford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Willeford. For the veterans among your Willeford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willeford lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Willeford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Willeford in 1953 was 26, and 67 in 2004.

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