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Beauford Family History

Beauford Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Beaufort. English (of Norman origin): variant of Beaufort. The surname Beauford is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Beauford family from?

You can see how Beauford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beauford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beauford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Beauford families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Beauford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beauford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beauford 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 Beauford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beauford. 34% of Beauford 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
    34%
  • Private Means
    23%
  • Domestic Duties
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Beauford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beauford 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Beauford. 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 Beauford. For the veterans among your Beauford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beauford lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Beauford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Beauford in 1952 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beauford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beauford 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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