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Brasford Family History

Brasford 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, Branford, Bransford, Basford, Braford, Brafford, Trafford

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Where is the Brasford family from?

You can see how Brasford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brasford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brasford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Brasford families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brasford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brasford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brasford 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 Brasford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brasford. 100% of Brasford men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Brasford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasford 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Brasford. 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 33 military records available for the last name Brasford. For the veterans among your Brasford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brasford lifespan?

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