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Wilaford Family History

Wilaford Surname 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, Willford, Winford, Milford, Walford, Welford, Wolford

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Where is the Wilaford family from?

You can see how Wilaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilaford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilaford families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 6 Wilaford families living in North Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wilaford's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wilaford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilaford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wilaford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilaford. 100% of Wilaford women worked as a Packer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Wilaford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Wilaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilaford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wilaford. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wilaford. For the veterans among your Wilaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilaford lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilaford

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