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Willford Family History

Willford Name Meaning

English (East Yorkshire Lincolnshire Rutland and Northamptonshire): variant of Wilford .

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


Similar surnames: Wellford, Wilford, Willeford, Allford, Willborn, Hallford, Willmore

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Where is the Willford family from?

You can see how Willford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Willford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Willford families living in Iowa Territory. This was about 25% of all the recorded Willford's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Willford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Willford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Willford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willford. 33% of Willford men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Willford women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willford were Clerk and Laborer. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Willford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willford 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Willford. 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 997 military records available for the last name Willford. For the veterans among your Willford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willford lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Willford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Willford in 1958 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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