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Wackford Family History

Wackford 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: Walford, Bickford, Pickford, Rachford, Warford, Beckford, Watford

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Where is the Wackford family from?

You can see how Wackford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wackford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wackford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Wackford families living in Sussex. This was about 65% of all the recorded Wackford's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Wackford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wackford 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 Wackford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wackford. 100% of Wackford men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Wackford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wackford 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wackford. 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 68 military records available for the last name Wackford. For the veterans among your Wackford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wackford lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Wackford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wackford in 1958 was 48, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wackford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wackford 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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