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Williford Family History

Williford Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch and North German Wilfert.

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


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Where is the Williford family from?

You can see how Williford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Williford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Williford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Williford families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Williford's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Williford families in 1891.
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What did your Williford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Williford. 100% of Williford 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 23,000 census records available for the last name Williford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Williford 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 940 immigration records available for the last name Williford. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Williford. For the veterans among your Williford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Williford lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Williford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Williford in 1948 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Williford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Williford 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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