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Williford Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch and North German Wilfert .

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


Similar surnames: Wohlford, Willeford, Willard, Willig, Willyard, Wilford, Williard

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Where is the Williford family from?

You can see how Williford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Williford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Williford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 26 Williford families living in North Carolina. This was about 30% of all the recorded Williford's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Williford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Williford 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 Williford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Williford. 29% of Williford men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Williford women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Williford were Farming and Clerk. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Williford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Williford 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 940 immigration records available for the last name Williford. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Williford. For the veterans among your Williford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Williford lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Williford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Williford in 1948 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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