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Brefford Family History

Brefford 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: Brafford, Trafford, Bradford, Bareford, Bedford, Beresford, Crofford

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Where is the Brefford family from?

You can see how Brefford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brefford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Brefford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Brefford families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brefford's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brefford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brefford 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 94 census records available for the last name Brefford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brefford 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brefford. 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 18 military records available for the last name Brefford. For the veterans among your Brefford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brefford lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1997, in the United States, Brefford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brefford in 1959 was 29, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brefford 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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