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Braufort Family History

Braufort 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: Beaufort, Bradford, Branford, Beauford, Braford, Brafford, Beaumont

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Where is the Braufort family from?

You can see how Braufort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braufort family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Braufort families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Braufort's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Braufort families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braufort 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 17 census records available for the last name Braufort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braufort 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Braufort. 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 Braufort. For the veterans among your Braufort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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