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Banfort Family History

Banfort 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: Banford, Hanford, Bamford, Beaufort, Danforth, Befort, Barfoot

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Where is the Banfort family from?

You can see how Banfort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banfort family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Banfort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Banfort families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Banfort's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Banfort families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Banfort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banfort 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Banfort. 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 6 military records available for the last name Banfort. For the veterans among your Banfort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banfort lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banfort 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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