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Burfford Family History

Burfford 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: Burford, Bufford, Bareford, Buford, Ufford, Hurford, Boufford

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Where is the Burfford family from?

You can see how Burfford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burfford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Burfford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Burfford families living in Texas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Burfford's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Burfford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burfford 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 108 census records available for the last name Burfford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burfford 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Burfford. 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 Burfford. For the veterans among your Burfford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burfford lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Burfford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Burfford in 1954 was 75, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burfford 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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