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Barraford Family History

Barraford 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: Bareford, Braford, Harford, Bradford, Bassford, Beresford, Bamford

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Where is the Barraford family from?

You can see how Barraford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barraford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barraford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Barraford families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Barraford's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barraford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barraford 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 Barraford ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shingle Weaver
    100%

What Barraford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Barraford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barraford 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Barraford. 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 7 military records available for the last name Barraford. For the veterans among your Barraford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barraford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Barraford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Barraford in 1967 was 82, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barraford 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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