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Brelsforth Family History

Brelsforth 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: Brelsford, Bedsworth, Elsworth, Bridgforth, Bosworth, Reliford

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Where is the Brelsforth family from?

You can see how Brelsforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brelsforth family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Brelsforth families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brelsforth's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Brelsforth families in 1891.
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What did your Brelsforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brelsforth. 100% of Brelsforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brelsforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Brelsforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brelsforth 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Brelsforth. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brelsforth. For the veterans among your Brelsforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brelsforth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Brelsforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Brelsforth in 1972 was 73, and 88 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brelsforth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brelsforth 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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