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Bareford Family History

Bareford Surname Meaning

English (Cambridgeshire): variant of Barford a habitational name from any of various places so named.

In this case the most likely source is the place in Norfolk.

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


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Where is the Bareford family from?

You can see how Bareford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bareford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bareford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Bareford families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bareford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bareford families in 1891.
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What did your Bareford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bareford. 81% of Bareford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bareford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bareford 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Bareford. 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 259 military records available for the last name Bareford. For the veterans among your Bareford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bareford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bareford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bareford in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bareford 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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