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Wileford Family History

Wileford 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, Willeford, Willford, Winford, Milford, Walford, Welford

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Where is the Wileford family from?

You can see how Wileford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wileford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wileford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wileford families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wileford's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Wileford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wileford 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 156 census records available for the last name Wileford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wileford 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wileford. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wileford. For the veterans among your Wileford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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