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Beauford Family History

Beauford Name Meaning

Altered form of French Beaufort . English (of Norman origin): variant of Beaufort . The surname Beauford is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Beaufort, Buford, Braford, Blanford, Bafford, Banford, Basford

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Where is the Beauford family from?

You can see how Beauford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beauford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beauford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Beauford families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Beauford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beauford families in 1911.
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What did your Beauford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Vendeuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beauford. 100% of Beauford men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Beauford women worked as a Vendeuse. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Vendeuse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Beauford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beauford 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Beauford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Beauford. For the veterans among your Beauford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beauford lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Beauford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Beauford in 1952 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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