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Bransford Family History

Bransford Name Meaning

English (London): habitational name perhaps from Bransford (Worcestershire). The placename denoted a ford (Old English ford) leading to a hill-spur named Bragen perhaps from Old English brægen ‘brain crown of the head’ used as a transferred topographical term or from an undetermined pre-English element. It is uncertain however that the medieval surname from this place survived into the modern period and the modern name may be a variant of Branford with an intrusive -s-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Branford, Brailsford, Cranford, Lansford, Bassford, Hansford

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You can see how Bransford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bransford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bransford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Bransford families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bransford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bransford families in 1891.

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There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bransford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bransford 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Bransford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Bransford lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bransford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bransford in 1943 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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