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Brafford Family History

Brafford Name Meaning

English: variant of Bradford . This surname has now died out in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Braford, Crafford, Bafford, Bradford, Branford, Blanford, Wafford

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Where is the Brafford family from?

You can see how Brafford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brafford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brafford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Brafford families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Brafford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brafford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brafford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brafford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brafford. 25% of Brafford men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Brafford women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brafford were Truck Driver and Winder. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Winder
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Brafford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brafford 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Brafford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brafford. For the veterans among your Brafford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brafford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brafford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Brafford in 1962 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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