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Boumford Family History

Boumford 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: Boufford, Bumford, Bodiford, Buford, Bamford, Bluford, Bouffard

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Where is the Boumford family from?

You can see how Boumford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boumford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Boumford families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boumford's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Boumford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Boumford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boumford 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Boumford. 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 Boumford. For the veterans among your Boumford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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