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Barford Family History

Barford Surname Meaning

English (mainly Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire): habitational name from any of the many places called Barford or possibly Barforth in North Yorkshire.

Most of these places are named with Old English bere ‘barley’ + ford ‘ford’.

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


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Where is the Barford family from?

You can see how Barford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 150 Barford families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Barford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Barford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barford. 13% of Barford men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Barford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barford were Carpenter joiner and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Carpenter joiner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Barford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Barford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barford 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Barford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Barford. For the veterans among your Barford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Barford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Barford in 1962 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barford 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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