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Bimford Family History

Bimford 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: Bamford, Bigford, Binford, Bumford, Winford, Milford, Gifford

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Where is the Bimford family from?

You can see how Bimford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bimford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Bimford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bimford families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bimford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bimford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Bimford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bimford 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bimford. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bimford. For the veterans among your Bimford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bimford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bimford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bimford

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