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Banford Family History

Banford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bamford.

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


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Where is the Banford family from?

You can see how Banford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Banford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Banford families living in Warwickshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Banford's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Banford families in 1891.
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What did your Banford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Banford. 38% of Banford men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Banford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Banford were Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Draughtsman Sheet Meter
    13%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    13%
  • Plumber
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Banford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banford 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Banford. 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 Banford. For the veterans among your Banford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banford lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Banford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Banford in 1959 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banford 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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