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Bansford Family History

Bansford 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: Hansford, Bassford, Ransford, Lansford, Bransford, Banford, Basford

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Where is the Bansford family from?

You can see how Bansford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bansford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bansford families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bansford family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bansford's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bansford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bansford 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 219 census records available for the last name Bansford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bansford 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bansford. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bansford. For the veterans among your Bansford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bansford lifespan?

Average Bansford life expectancy in 1964 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bansford 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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