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Berfond Family History

Berfond 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: Berland, Bedford, Burford, Benford, Germond, Beron, Belford, Berrong

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Where is the Berfond family from?

You can see how Berfond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berfond family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Berfond families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Berfond family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Berfond's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Berfond families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berfond 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 Berfond ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Real Estate
    50%

What Berfond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Berfond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berfond 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Berfond. 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 9 military records available for the last name Berfond. For the veterans among your Berfond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berfond lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Berfond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Berfond in 1980 was 87, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berfond

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berfond 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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