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Beawford Family History

Beawford 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: Beauford, Bradford, Crawford, Bedford, Bamford, Beaufort, Beckford

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Where is the Beawford family from?

You can see how Beawford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beawford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Beawford families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Beawford's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beawford families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Beawford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beawford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Beawford. 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 military records available for the last name Beawford. For the veterans among your Beawford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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