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Welford Family History

Welford Name Meaning

English:: habitational name from any of the places called Welford of which there are instances in Berkshire Gloucestershire Northamptonshire and elsewhere. The first is named from Old English welig ‘willow’ + ford ‘ford’; the latter two seem to have the first element well(a) ‘spring stream’ + ford. in north eastern England it is an altered form of Middle English wel (y)fed ‘well fed’ via intermediate forms such as Welfett Welfit and Welfoot.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Walford, Wilford, Belford, Elford, Ledford, Winford, Wolford, Colford

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Where is the Welford family from?

You can see how Welford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Welford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Welford families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Welford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Welford families in 1911.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

Farmer
50%
Machinist
25%
Chauffeur
25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

Saleswoman
100%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Welford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welford 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Welford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Welford. For the veterans among your Welford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welford lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Welford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Welford in 1959 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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