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Braford Family History

Braford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bradford. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Braford family from?

You can see how Braford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Braford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Braford families living in Somerset. This was about 22% of all the recorded Braford's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Braford families in 1891.
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What did your Braford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Braford. 100% of Braford men worked as a Bricklayers Labourer and 86% of Braford 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

  • Bricklayers Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Transport Clerk (corporation)
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Braford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braford 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Braford. 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 332 military records available for the last name Braford. For the veterans among your Braford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braford lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Braford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Braford in 1953 was 24, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braford 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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