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Beamford Family History

Beamford 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, Beauford, Bradford, Bedford, Beaufort, Beckford, Samford

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Where is the Beamford family from?

You can see how Beamford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beamford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Beamford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Beamford families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Beamford's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Beamford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beamford 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 32 census records available for the last name Beamford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beamford 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 immigration records available for the last name Beamford. 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 3 military records available for the last name Beamford. For the veterans among your Beamford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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