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Wiliford Family History

Wiliford 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, Williford, Willford, Winford, Milford, Walford, Welford

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Where is the Wiliford family from?

You can see how Wiliford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiliford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiliford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wiliford families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiliford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wiliford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiliford 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 Wiliford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiliford. 34% of Wiliford men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Wiliford women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Wiliford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 974 census records available for the last name Wiliford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiliford 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wiliford. 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 102 military records available for the last name Wiliford. For the veterans among your Wiliford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiliford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wiliford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiliford in 1963 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wiliford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiliford 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.

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