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Bridgforth Family History

Bridgforth Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bridgeford.

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


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Where is the Bridgforth family from?

You can see how Bridgforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridgforth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bridgforth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bridgforth families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bridgforth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bridgforth families in 1891.
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What did your Bridgforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bridgforth. 58% of Bridgforth men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bridgforth women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bridgforth were Farmer and Field Worker.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Field Worker
    40%

What Bridgforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bridgforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridgforth 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Bridgforth. 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 253 military records available for the last name Bridgforth. For the veterans among your Bridgforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridgforth lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bridgforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bridgforth in 1951 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bridgforth 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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