Playford Family History

Playford Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): habitational name from a place in Suffolk so called from Old English plega ‘sport play; place for games or where animals play’.

The name combines elements that reflect the area’s cultural and geographical characteristics.

Plega refers to the concept of sport or play, indicating a lively or playful environment.

Additionally, ford signifies a crossing point over a river or stream, emphasizing the importance of water routes in the region.

Overall, this name highlights the historical significance of both recreational activities and landscape in East Anglia.

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

Similar surnames: Hayford, Lanford, Lyford, Pulford, Trafford, Clifford, Elford, Harford, Pafford, Radford

89,000 record(s) for Playford

22K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1K	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
17K	Census and Voter Lists
45K	Member Trees

Where is the Playford family from?

You can see how Playford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Playford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Playford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 10 Playford families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Playford's in USA. New York had the highest population of Playford families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Playford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Playford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Playford. 30% of Playford men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Playford women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Playford were Plasterer and Clerk.

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

Laborer

30%

Farmer

25%

Salesman

11%

Plasterer

9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housekeeper

38%

Housework

38%

Clerk

25%

What Playford family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 17K census records available for the last name Playford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Playford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Playford. 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.

Military Records

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

What is the average Playford lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Playford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Playford in 1950 was 37, and 60 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Playford 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.