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Beford Family History

Beford 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, Buford, Byford, Befort, Benford, Belford, Deford, Ford

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Where is the Beford family from?

You can see how Beford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Beford families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Beford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beford 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 Beford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beford. 39% of Beford men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Beford women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beford were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Superintendent
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Beford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Beford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beford 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Beford. 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 551 military records available for the last name Beford. For the veterans among your Beford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beford in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beford 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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