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Bauford Family History

Bauford 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: Buford, Bamford, Bluford, Banford, Basford, Beauford, Bafford

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Where is the Bauford family from?

You can see how Bauford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bauford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bauford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Bauford families living in Michigan. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bauford's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bauford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bauford 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 Bauford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, None Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bauford. 100% of Bauford women worked as a None Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • None Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Bauford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bauford 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 Bauford. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bauford. For the veterans among your Bauford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bauford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bauford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bauford

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