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Brailford Family History

Brailford 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: Brailsford, Bradford, Rainford, Branford, Bransford, Braford

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Where is the Brailford family from?

You can see how Brailford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brailford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brailford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Brailford families living in Derbyshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Brailford's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Brailford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brailford 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 Brailford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brailford. 50% of Brailford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Brailford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Brailford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brailford 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Brailford. 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 24 military records available for the last name Brailford. For the veterans among your Brailford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brailford lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Brailford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brailford in 1959 was 41, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brailford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brailford 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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