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Bruford Family History

Bruford Surname Meaning

Probably a metathesized variant of Burford (perhaps influenced by the River Brue in Somerset), although a reference to Andrew Bruford or Benford 1521 in PROB 11 raises the possibility of an association with Benford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bruford family from?

You can see how Bruford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Bruford families living in Somerset. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bruford's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Bruford families in 1891.
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What did your Bruford ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bruford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruford 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Bruford. 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 550 military records available for the last name Bruford. For the veterans among your Bruford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bruford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bruford in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 2002.

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