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Wellford Name Meaning

English: variant of Welford . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Welford, Willford, Telford, Allford, Wellborn, Hallford, Woolford

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Where is the Wellford family from?

You can see how Wellford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wellford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Wellford families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wellford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wellford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wellford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wellford. 20% of Wellford men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Executive
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Cement Mason Helper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wellford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellford 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Wellford. 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 336 military records available for the last name Wellford. For the veterans among your Wellford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellford lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Wellford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wellford in 1970 was 85, and 76 in 2002.

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