Playford History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Playford surname is a habitation name derived from a place name in Suffolk. The place name in turn comes from the Old English word "plega," meaning "sport" and "ford," referring to a ford in a river. Perhaps the place was originally a site of sporting contests; however any evidence of this has been lost over time. Early Origins of the Playford familyThe surname Playford was first found in Suffolk where the first on record is Fulcher de Pleiforda, listed in the Pipe Rolls of Suffolk in 1130. Early History of the Playford familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Playford research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1290, 1596, 1608, 1623, 1651 and 1686 are included under the topic Early Playford History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Playford Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Playford, Playforde and others. Early Notables of the Playford familyDistinguished members of the family include
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Playford Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Playford Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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