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Willord Family History

Willord Name 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: Wilford, Willard, Willford, Winford, Milford, Walford, Gillard

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Where is the Willord family from?

You can see how Willord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willord family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Willord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Willord families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Willord's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Willord families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Willord. 100% of Willord men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Willord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willord 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Willord. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Willord. For the veterans among your Willord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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