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Berford Family History

Berford Surname Meaning

see Barford. see Burford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Berford family from?

You can see how Berford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Berford families living in Northumberland. This was about 53% of all the recorded Berford's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Berford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berford. 100% of Berford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berford 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Berford. 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 226 military records available for the last name Berford. For the veterans among your Berford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berford lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Berford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Berford in 1969 was 81, and 55 in 2003.

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