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Bateford Family History

Bateford 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: Bareford, Bassford, Bamford, Watford, Botsford, Wakeford, Banford

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Where is the Bateford family from?

You can see how Bateford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bateford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bateford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bateford families living in Arkansas. This was about 54% of all the recorded Bateford's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Bateford families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Bateford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bateford 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bateford. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bateford. For the veterans among your Bateford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bateford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bateford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bateford

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