This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Oldford family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Oldford Family History

Oldford Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a habitational name from Oldford in Somerset.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Oldford family from?

You can see how Oldford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Oldford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Oldford families living in Alberta. This was about 47% of all the recorded Oldford's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Oldford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Oldford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oldford. 100% of Oldford men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Oldford | Data not to scale

*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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Oldford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oldford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Oldford

Passenger Lists

There are 655 immigration records available for the last name Oldford. 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.

View all Oldford immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Oldford. For the veterans among your Oldford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Oldford military records

You've only scratched the surface of Oldford family history

Discover More

What is the average Oldford lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Oldford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oldford in 1968 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oldford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oldford 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Oldford family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial