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Bareford Name Meaning

English (Cambridgeshire): possibly a variant of Barford, a habitational name from any of various places so named, from Old English bere ‘barley’ + ford. In this case the most likely source is the place in Norfolk, although there are other examples in Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Burford, Bamford, Beresford, Harford, Hartford, Bassford, Walford

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Bareford Family Origin

Where is the Bareford family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Bareford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bareford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bareford families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Bareford families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bareford's in the USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bareford families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bareford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Bareford Family Occupations

    What did your Bareford ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Bareford family was Coach Trimmer. The most common Bareford occupation in the USA was Carpenter. 36% of Bareford's were Carpenters. Carpenter, Bridge Tender and Clerk were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bareford.

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    • Carpenter

      36%

    • Bridge Tender

      7%

    • Clerk

      7%

    • Coach Trimmer

      7%

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

    Bareford Historical Records

    What Bareford family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bareford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bareford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bareford. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bareford. For the veterans among your Bareford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Bareford Life Expectancy

    What is the average Bareford lifespan?

    Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bareford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bareford in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bareford

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bareford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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