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The surname Wakeford has an interesting history of Irish descent. The name derives from the Old English personal name "Wacca," meaning watchful or wakeful, and the word "ford," referring to a river crossing. The combination of the two elements suggests that the original bearers of the surname lived near or were associated with a watchful river crossing.

The Wakeford surname has been recorded in Ireland since the 17th century. It is believed that the name was brought to the country by English settlers during the Plantation of Ulster in the early 1600s. These settlers were encouraged by the English crown to establish agricultural communities in Ireland.

Over time, the Wakeford family spread across different regions of Ireland, including counties such as Antrim, Down, and Armagh. They likely played a role in the development of these areas, contributing to the growth of agriculture and other industries. Some members of the Wakeford family may have also held positions of prominence within their communities.

Like many Irish families, the Wakeford surname has experienced variations in spelling over the years, including Wackford and Wachford. These variations can be attributed to regional accents, illiteracy, or clerical errors in official records.

Today, descendants of the Wakeford family can still be found in Ireland and around the world, maintaining their Irish heritage and connection to their ancestral homeland.

+ Includes FREE Wakeford Family Origins Scroll

I'm Bóru Wakeford, the Family Crest Bear and a custodian of Irish heritage who oversees a grand and expansive library of Irish names. My library is a treasure of family history, cataloguing thousands of surnames, including a special collection of over 2,500 names from Irish and Celtic origins.

We invite you to search this extraordinary library, a realm where each name tells a story. Embark on an engaging journey to uncover your family name hidden within these vast archives. In a distinctive and personalized offering, Bóru Wakeford allows you to immortalise your family's name and crest on his t-shirt, transforming it into a proud emblem of your family history.

Suitable for children from 36 months, Bóru, the Family Crest Bear is a large charming Irish teddy bear with tweed trousers, a matching flat cap and his t-shirt is personalized with your own family crest. Made with all new synthetic materials he sits 30cm / 12 in. tall (38cm / 15 in. from top to toes), has soft brown fur and features the Paddy Pals motif on his pad. Paddy Pals are loved by both children and adults with their traditional Irish attire and welcoming smile. The best things in life are the people we love, the places we have been and the memories we have made along the way.

Dispatched from County Down, Northern Ireland, Paddy Pals bears are delivered worldwide for FREE!

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Materials Polyester fiberfill. Polyurethane foam
Colour Brown
Age Suitable for children from 36 months
Cleaning Hand wash only
Conformity European Standard EN71
EAN 5055374500149
Weight 0.3kg (0.7lbs)
Height 30cm (11.8 inches)
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