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Beoford Family History

Beoford 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, Telford, Ledford, Welford, Elford, Buford

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Where is the Beoford family from?

You can see how Beoford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beoford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Beoford families living in Northumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Beoford's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Beoford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Beoford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beoford 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Beoford. 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 14 military records available for the last name Beoford. For the veterans among your Beoford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beoford

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