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Biford Family History

Biford 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: Buford, Byford, Bigford, Binford, Siford, Liford, Ford, Bird, Winford

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Where is the Biford family from?

You can see how Biford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biford family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Biford family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Biford's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Biford families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Biford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biford 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Biford. 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 29 military records available for the last name Biford. For the veterans among your Biford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biford lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Biford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Biford in 1976 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biford 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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