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Burfort Family History

Burfort 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: Burford, Buford, Befort, Barfoot, Hurford, Dufort, Burkart, Burnor

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Where is the Burfort family from?

You can see how Burfort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burfort family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Burfort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Burfort family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burfort's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Burfort families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burfort 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 325 census records available for the last name Burfort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burfort 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Burfort. 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 32 military records available for the last name Burfort. For the veterans among your Burfort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burfort lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1976, in the United States, Burfort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Burfort in 1975 was 62, and 23 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burfort 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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