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Bannaford Family History

Bannaford 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: Hannaford, Banford, Langford, Bareford, Hansford, Sandford, Bassford

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Where is the Bannaford family from?

You can see how Bannaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bannaford family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Bannaford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bannaford families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Bannaford's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Bannaford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Bannaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bannaford 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bannaford. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bannaford. For the veterans among your Bannaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bannaford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bannaford 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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