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Wilsford Family History

Wilsford 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, Willford, Winford, Milford, Walford, Welford, Wolford

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Where is the Wilsford family from?

You can see how Wilsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilsford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilsford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Wilsford families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wilsford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilsford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilsford 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 Wilsford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilsford. 32% of Wilsford men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Wilsford women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilsford were Farming and Order Filler.

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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
    32%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Order Filler
    15%

What Wilsford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wilsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilsford 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Wilsford. 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 325 military records available for the last name Wilsford. For the veterans among your Wilsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilsford lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Wilsford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wilsford in 1941 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilsford 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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