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Batford Family History

Batford 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: Bamford, Watford, Banford, Basford, Bafford, Bator, Galford, Walford

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Where is the Batford family from?

You can see how Batford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Batford families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Batford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Batford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batford 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 130 census records available for the last name Batford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batford 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Batford. 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 Batford. For the veterans among your Batford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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