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Beckford Family History

Beckford Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a place now in Worcestershire (formerly in Gloucestershire) named Beckford from the Middle English name Becke (see Beck) + Old English ford ‘ford’.

This surname is most frequent in Jamaica.

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


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Where is the Beckford family from?

You can see how Beckford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beckford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beckford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 87 Beckford families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Beckford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beckford families in 1891.
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What did your Beckford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beckford. 34% of Beckford men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Beckford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beckford were Stevedore Heavy Worker and Shorthand Typist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Lorry Driver
    34%
  • Stevedore Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Shortland Typist
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Beckford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beckford 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Beckford. 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 Beckford. For the veterans among your Beckford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beckford lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Beckford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Beckford in 1952 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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