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Britchford Family History

Britchford Surname Meaning

variant of Bridgeford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Britchford family from?

You can see how Britchford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britchford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Britchford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Britchford families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Britchford's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Britchford families in 1891.
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What did your Britchford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Britchford. 34% of Britchford men worked as a Builders Labourer and 82% of Britchford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Britchford were Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Clicker Boot shoe
    34%
  • Lorry Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%

What Britchford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Britchford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britchford 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Britchford. 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 142 military records available for the last name Britchford. For the veterans among your Britchford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britchford lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Britchford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Britchford in 1966 was 85, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britchford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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