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Brueford Family History

Brueford 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, Bareford, Buford, Bluford, Branford, Burford, Rumford

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Where is the Brueford family from?

You can see how Brueford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brueford family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Brueford families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Brueford's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Brueford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brueford 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 Brueford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Registered Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brueford. 100% of Brueford men worked as a Registered Fisherman and 100% of Brueford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Registered Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brueford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Brueford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brueford 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Brueford. 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 Brueford. For the veterans among your Brueford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brueford lifespan?

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