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Bridgeforth Family History

Bridgeforth Surname Meaning

Scottish: probably a variant of the habitational name Bridgeford.

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


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Where is the Bridgeforth family from?

You can see how Bridgeforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridgeforth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bridgeforth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bridgeforth families living in Warwickshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Bridgeforth's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bridgeforth families in 1891.
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What did your Bridgeforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bridgeforth. 49% of Bridgeforth men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Bridgeforth women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bridgeforth were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bridgeforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridgeforth 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Bridgeforth. 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 570 military records available for the last name Bridgeforth. For the veterans among your Bridgeforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridgeforth lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bridgeforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bridgeforth in 1955 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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