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Budford Family History

Budford 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: Bedford, Buford, Burford, Bumford, Bufford, Dunford, Radford

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Where is the Budford family from?

You can see how Budford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Budford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Budford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Budford families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Budford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Budford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Budford 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 137 census records available for the last name Budford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Budford 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Budford. 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 12 military records available for the last name Budford. For the veterans among your Budford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Budford 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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