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Beresforde Family History

Beresforde 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: Beresford, Berisford, Bareford, Hereford, Brelsford, Bradford

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Where is the Beresforde family from?

You can see how Beresforde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beresforde family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Beresforde families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beresforde's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Beresforde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beresforde 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 Beresforde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beresforde. 100% of Beresforde women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Beresforde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beresforde 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Beresforde. 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 Beresforde. For the veterans among your Beresforde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beresforde lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beresforde 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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