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Berisford Family History

Berisford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beresford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Berisford family from?

You can see how Berisford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berisford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Berisford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Berisford families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Berisford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Berisford families in 1891.
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What did your Berisford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Berisford. 60% of Berisford men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 82% of Berisford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berisford were Farm Assistant D Father and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Assistant D Father
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Berisford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Berisford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berisford 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Berisford. 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 224 military records available for the last name Berisford. For the veterans among your Berisford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berisford lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Berisford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Berisford in 1959 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berisford 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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