Besford Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Besford Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Besford family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 28
Coal Miner 7
Agricultural Labourer 5
Tin Dresser 4
Blacksmith 4
Dress Maker 4
Ribbon Weaver 3
House Keeper 2
Carpenter 2
Cotton Factory Worker 2
Servant 2
General Servant 2
Laundress 2
Colliery Labourer 2
House Servant 2
Railway Labourer 1
Labourer General 1
Clerk 1
Chimney Sweep 1
Late Kitchen Maid 1
Blacksmith Wife 1
Labourer's Daur 1
Labourer's Son 1
Fund Holder 1
Governess 1

Besford Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Basford 86% 6,093
2 Besford 100% 1,397
3 Busford 86% 179

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The surname Besford is the 2nd most popular variant of Basford.

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