Welsford History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of WelsfordWhat does the name Welsford mean? The Welsford surname and its variations are habitation names that have been taken on from Welford in Berkshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, and Northamptonshire. These place names are generally derived from the Old English "welig," meaning "willow," or "well," denoting "a spring," combined with "ford." 1 2 Most of the parishes date back to the Domesday Book of 1086 when they were known as Waliford (Berkshire), Wellesford (Northamptonshire) and Welleford Warwickshire. 3 Interestingly of the three parishes, the Berkshire parish is the oldest dating back to Saxon times in 949 when it was known as Weligforda. 4 Early Origins of the Welsford familyThe surname Welsford was first found in Somerset where Roger de Wellesford was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls for 1327. 5 Richard de Welleford was registered in London temp. Edward II, according to the Placita de Quo Warranto. 1 Early History of the Welsford familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Welsford research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1190, 1461, 1606 and 1650 are included under the topic Early Welsford History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Welsford Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Welford, Wellford, Welsford, Wellsford and others. Early Notables of the Welsford familyMore information is included under the topic Early Welsford Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Welsford Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Welsford Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Welsford Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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