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Wattford Family History

Wattford 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: Watford, Walford, Warford, Hartford, Whitford, Wakeford, Wadford

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Where is the Wattford family from?

You can see how Wattford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wattford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wattford family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Wattford's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wattford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Wattford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wattford 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 Wattford. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wattford. For the veterans among your Wattford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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