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Breford Family History

Breford 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: Bareford, Braford, Record, Bradford, Bedford, Beresford, Buford

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Where is the Breford family from?

You can see how Breford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Breford family living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Breford's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Breford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breford 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 Breford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breford. 100% of Breford men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Breford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Breford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breford 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Breford. 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 34 military records available for the last name Breford. For the veterans among your Breford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breford lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Breford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Breford in 1961 was 64, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breford 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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