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Bouford Family History

Bouford 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: Buford, Bluford, Boufford, Shuford, Bodiford, Bedford, Bamford

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Where is the Bouford family from?

You can see how Bouford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bouford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Bouford family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bouford's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bouford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouford 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 Bouford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bouford. 50% of Bouford men worked as a Weaver and 50% of Bouford women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bouford were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Bouford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Bouford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouford 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Bouford. 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 76 military records available for the last name Bouford. For the veterans among your Bouford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bouford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bouford in 1963 was 64, and 100 in 2002.

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