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Bagford Family History

Bagford Surname 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: Bamford, Bigford, Banford, Basford, Bafford, Galford, Walford

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Where is the Bagford family from?

You can see how Bagford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bagford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bagford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Bagford families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bagford's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bagford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bagford 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 Bagford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bagford. 100% of Bagford men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Bagford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bagford 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bagford. 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 56 military records available for the last name Bagford. For the veterans among your Bagford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bagford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bagford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bagford in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bagford 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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