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Branford Family History

Branford Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Bramford in Suffolk named with Old English brōm ‘broom’ + ford ‘ford’.

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


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Where is the Branford family from?

You can see how Branford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Branford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Branford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Branford families living in Suffolk. This was about 12% of all the recorded Branford's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Branford families in 1891.
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What did your Branford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Branford. 28% of Branford men worked as a Carpenter and 79% of Branford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Branford were Metal Polisher and House Wife.

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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

  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Cinema Manager
    19%
  • Metal Polisher
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • House Wife
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Branford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Branford. For the veterans among your Branford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Branford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Branford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Branford in 1962 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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