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Bluford Family History

Bluford Surname Meaning

Possibly also English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. The name occurs in records of the 19th century but is now extinct in the British Isles.

Variant of Blueford a surname of English (ultimately French) origin.

It is found mainly among African Americans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bluford family from?

You can see how Bluford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bluford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bluford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bluford families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bluford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bluford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bluford 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 Bluford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bluford. 36% of Bluford men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Bluford women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bluford were Section Hand and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Section Hand
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Servant
    11%

What Bluford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bluford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bluford 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Bluford. 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 783 military records available for the last name Bluford. For the veterans among your Bluford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bluford lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bluford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bluford in 1947 was 45, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bluford 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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