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Britford Family History

Britford 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: Bradford, Whitford, Bigford, Branford, Binford, Bridgford, Berisford

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Where is the Britford family from?

You can see how Britford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britford family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Britford family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Britford's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Britford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Britford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Britford. 100% of Britford men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Britford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Britford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Britford. 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 military records available for the last name Britford. For the veterans among your Britford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britford lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Britford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Britford in 1984 was 61, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Britford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britford 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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