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Headford Family History

Headford Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Hatford (Berks) which is recorded as Hauedford in 1220 and Hautford in 129. The place-name apparently derives from Old English hēafod ‘head’ + ford ‘ford crossing-place’.

In essence, this indicates a geographical feature that is characterized by a crossing at a significant elevation.

The term ‘ford’ signifies a shallow place in a river or stream allowing for passage, while ‘head’ refers to a prominent point or summit.

Thus, the name suggests a specific location where a river can be crossed near a hill or headland.

This etymology reflects how place names often provide insights into the topographical features of the landscape.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Headford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Headford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Headford families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Headford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Headford families in 1911.
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What did your Headford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Headford. 28% of Headford men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Headford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Headford were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Warehouseman
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 230 immigration records available for the last name Headford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 307 military records available for the last name Headford. For the veterans among your Headford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Headford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Headford in 1965 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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