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Bifford Family History

Bifford 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: Gifford, Sifford, Bigford, Binford, Bafford, Bufford, Winford

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Where is the Bifford family from?

You can see how Bifford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bifford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bifford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bifford family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bifford's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bifford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bifford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Bifford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bifford 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bifford. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bifford. For the veterans among your Bifford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bifford lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1989, in the United States, Bifford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bifford in 1977 was 59, and 70 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bifford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bifford 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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