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Brawford Family History

Brawford 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: Bradford, Crawford, Branford, Braford, Brafford, Trafford, Radford

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Where is the Brawford family from?

You can see how Brawford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brawford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brawford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 4 Brawford families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brawford's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brawford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brawford 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 Brawford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brawford. 41% of Brawford men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Brawford women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brawford were Cook and Servant. .

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Cook
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Day Work
    17%
  • Servant
    17%
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What Brawford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Brawford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brawford 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Brawford. 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 111 military records available for the last name Brawford. For the veterans among your Brawford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brawford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Brawford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brawford in 1963 was 65, and 50 in 2000.

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