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Brelsford Family History

Brelsford Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Brailsford.

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


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Where is the Brelsford family from?

You can see how Brelsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brelsford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brelsford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 113 Brelsford families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Brelsford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brelsford families in 1891.
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What did your Brelsford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brelsford. 25% of Brelsford men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Brelsford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brelsford were Cotton Weaver and Cotton Weaver.

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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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Bus Conductor
    25%
  • Lorry Driver Heavy Worker
    25%
  • Cotton Weaver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 640 immigration records available for the last name Brelsford. 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 Brelsford. For the veterans among your Brelsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brelsford lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Brelsford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brelsford in 1947 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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