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Befford Family History

Befford 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: Bedford, Benford, Belford, Mefford, Bafford, Bufford, Gifford

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Where is the Befford family from?

You can see how Befford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Befford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Befford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Befford family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Befford's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Befford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Befford 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 Befford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Befford. 50% of Befford men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Befford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Befford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Befford 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Befford. 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 30 military records available for the last name Befford. For the veterans among your Befford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Befford lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Befford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Befford in 1979 was 79, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Befford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Befford 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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