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Bromford Family History

Bromford 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, Bamford, Crofford, Branford, Rumford, Croxford, Braford

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Where is the Bromford family from?

You can see how Bromford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bromford family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Bromford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bromford family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bromford's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bromford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bromford 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 65 census records available for the last name Bromford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bromford 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bromford. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bromford. For the veterans among your Bromford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bromford lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Bromford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bromford in 1970 was 93, and 89 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bromford 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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