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Barfod Family History

Barfod Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Baron, Bard, Barrow, Barco, Barlow, Baros, Harford, Baro, Barton

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Where is the Barfod family from?

You can see how Barfod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barfod family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Barfod families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Barfod families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Barfod's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Barfod families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barfod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barfod ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Barfod ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Barfod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barfod 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Barfod. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Barfod. For the veterans among your Barfod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barfod lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Barfod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Barfod in 1970 was 86, and 81 in 2004.

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