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Brigford Family History

Brigford 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: Bigford, Bridgford, Bradford, Bridgeford, Branford, Binford, Pigford

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Where is the Brigford family from?

You can see how Brigford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigford family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brigford families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Brigford families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Brigford's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Brigford families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brigford 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 66 census records available for the last name Brigford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brigford. 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 9 military records available for the last name Brigford. For the veterans among your Brigford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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