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Bawford Family History

Bawford 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, Banford, Basford, Bafford, Galford, Walford, Radford

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Where is the Bawford family from?

You can see how Bawford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bawford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bawford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bawford families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bawford's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Bawford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Bawford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bawford 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bawford. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bawford. For the veterans among your Bawford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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