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Burnford Family History

Burnford Surname Meaning

From a lost place called Burnford in Bromsgrove (Worcs) which is recorded as Burneford in 1240, Burnford in 1427, apparently from Old English burna ‘stream’ + ford ‘ford’.

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


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You can see how Burnford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burnford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Burnford families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Burnford family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Burnford's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Burnford families in 1911.
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What did your Burnford ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Burnford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burnford 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Burnford. 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 83 military records available for the last name Burnford. For the veterans among your Burnford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burnford lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Burnford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Burnford in 1999 was 85, and 83 in 2002.

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