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Williaford Family History

Williaford 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: Williford, Williard, Willeford, Willford, Gilliard, Hilliard, Wilford

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Where is the Williaford family from?

You can see how Williaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Williaford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Williaford families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Williaford's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Williaford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Williaford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Williaford ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Williaford ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Williaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Williaford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Williaford. 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 55 military records available for the last name Williaford. For the veterans among your Williaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Williaford lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Williaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Williaford in 1983 was 106, and 91 in 2003.

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