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Walsford Family History

Walsford 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, Galford, Walvoord, Welford, Hansford, Bassford, Alford

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Where is the Walsford family from?

You can see how Walsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walsford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Walsford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Walsford families living in Hampshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Walsford's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Walsford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walsford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Walsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walsford 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Walsford. 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 3 military records available for the last name Walsford. For the veterans among your Walsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walsford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walsford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walsford

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