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Blueford Family History

Blueford Surname Meaning

Altered form of English (originally French) Beaufort. It is found mainly among African Americans. Compare Bluford.

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


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Where is the Blueford family from?

You can see how Blueford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blueford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blueford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Blueford family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Blueford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blueford families in 1911.
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What did your Blueford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blueford. 38% of Blueford men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Blueford women worked as a Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Blueford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Blueford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blueford 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Blueford. 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 152 military records available for the last name Blueford. For the veterans among your Blueford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blueford lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Blueford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Blueford in 1942 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blueford 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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