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Ledford

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English

Meaning & History

From the name of English places called Lydford, derived from hlud meaning "loud, noisy" and ford meaning "ford, river crossing".

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banjo players, boundaries, landforms, noise, water
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Entry updated April 16, 2019

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