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Beaufort Family History

Beaufort Surname Meaning

French and English (of Norman and French Huguenot origin): habitational name from (Le) Beaufort, the name of several places in various parts of France, notably in Nord, Somme, and Pas-de-Calais, from Old French bel ‘beautiful’ + fort ‘fort, fortified castle’.

The surname Beaufort is rare in Britain.

Compare Beauford, Buford, and Blueford.

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


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Where is the Beaufort family from?

You can see how Beaufort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaufort family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beaufort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Beaufort families living in Warwickshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Beaufort's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Beaufort families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beaufort 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 Beaufort ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beaufort. 67% of Beaufort 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
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

What Beaufort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Beaufort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaufort 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 Beaufort. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Beaufort. For the veterans among your Beaufort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaufort lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beaufort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Beaufort in 1963 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beaufort

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beaufort 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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