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Branchford Family History

Branchford 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: Rachford, Blatchford, Branford, Bransford, Wratchford, Ratchford

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Where is the Branchford family from?

You can see how Branchford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branchford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Branchford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Branchford family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Branchford's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Branchford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Branchford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Branchford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Branchford 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Branchford. 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 10 military records available for the last name Branchford. For the veterans among your Branchford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branchford lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Branchford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Branchford in 1975 was 61, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Branchford 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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