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Wofford Family History

Wofford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wolford. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Wofford family from?

You can see how Wofford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wofford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wofford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wofford families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Wofford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wofford families in 1891.
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What did your Wofford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wofford. 26% of Wofford men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Wofford women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wofford were Salesman and Laundress.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Laundress
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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

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What is the average Wofford lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Wofford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wofford in 1941 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

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