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Bomford Family History

Bomford Name Meaning

variant of Burnford .

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


Similar surnames: Bamford, Bumford, Bodiford, Comfort, Bedford, Buford, Byford, Bluford

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Where is the Bomford family from?

You can see how Bomford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bomford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bomford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Bomford families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Bomford's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Bomford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bomford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bomford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bomford. 40% of Bomford men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bomford women worked as a Servant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Agent
    20%
  • Gentleman
    20%
  • Forman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bomford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bomford 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Bomford. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Bomford. For the veterans among your Bomford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bomford lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Bomford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bomford in 1948 was 38, and 68 in 2003.

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