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Bestford Family History

Bestford Surname Meaning

see Besford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bestford family from?

You can see how Bestford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bestford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bestford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 99 Bestford families living in Durham. This was about 72% of all the recorded Bestford's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bestford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bestford 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 Bestford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bestford. 100% of Bestford men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Bestford 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Bestford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bestford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bestford 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Bestford. 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 144 military records available for the last name Bestford. For the veterans among your Bestford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bestford lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Bestford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bestford in 1971 was 83, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bestford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bestford 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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