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Beaford Family History

Beaford 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: Bedford, Teaford, Seaford, Benford, Belford, Beauford, Braford, Beard

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Where is the Beaford family from?

You can see how Beaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beaford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Beaford families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beaford's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Beaford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beaford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beaford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beaford. 85% of Beaford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%
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What Beaford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Beaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaford 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Beaford. 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 43 military records available for the last name Beaford. For the veterans among your Beaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaford lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Beaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Beaford in 1976 was 73, and 60 in 1997.

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