BRUFORD
In the 1881 Census
Top Locations
See the bottom of the page for an explanation of the numeric columns.
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Numbers in brackets are the total recorded in the census. Note that for less common surnames, some of these may well be typos or transcription errors. See below for some more information on occupational titles.
Top male names
- George (10)
- John (9)
- William (9)
- Alfred (5)
- Henry (5)
- James (4)
- Charles (4)
- Samuel (3)
- Albert (3)
- Francis (3)
- Edwin (3)
- Nicholas (2)
- Robert (2)
- J. (2)
- Willm.G. (1)
- Llwellyn (1)
- Walter (1)
- Uriah (1)
- Valentine (1)
- Richard (1)
- Thomas (1)
- Jno. (1)
- Andrew (1)
- Arthur (1)
- Chas. (1)
- Edward (1)
- Ernest (1)
- Frank (1)
- Frederick (1)
- Fredk.J. (1)
- Fredk.Jno. (1)
- H. (1)
- I. (1)
- Wm. (1)
Top female names
- Mary (12)
- Elizabeth (6)
- Jane (6)
- Ellen (4)
- Eliza (4)
- Emma (4)
- Emily (3)
- Charlotte (3)
- Fanny (3)
- Sarah (3)
- Lucy (3)
- Amelia (3)
- Jessie (2)
- Mabel (2)
- Martha (2)
- Kate (2)
- Alice (2)
- Annie (2)
- Edith (2)
- Ann (2)
- Elizth. (1)
- Louisa (1)
- Anne (1)
- Mable (1)
- Maria (1)
- Thos. (1)
- Melita (1)
- Mildred (1)
- Nellie (1)
- Nora (1)
- Phoebe (1)
- Priscilla (1)
- Rosa (1)
- Lizzie (1)
- Lilly (1)
- Elizebeth (1)
- Elsie (1)
- Beatrice (1)
- D. (1)
- Emmeline (1)
- Ethel (1)
- Catherine (1)
- Florence (1)
- Blanche (1)
- Harriet (1)
- Bessie (1)
- Jemima (1)
- Joanna (1)
- Grace (1)
- Laura (1)
Top occupations
- Scholar (48)
- Annuitant (4)
- Farm Lab (3)
- Tailor (2)
- Governess School (2)
- Ag Lab (2)
- Needlewoman (2)
- Ag Labourer (2)
- Nurse (1)
- Gardner (1)
- Gardener & Coachman (D) (1)
- Gardener (1)
- Farmers Wife (1)
- Farmers Son (1)
- Farmer Of 220 Acres (Employing 6 Men & 1 Boy) Brewer (Employing 5 Men) (1)
- Farmer 252 Ac 7 Men 2 Women 2 Boys (1)
- Farmer 107 Acres Employ 3 Men 1 Boy (1)
- Gas Inspector (Gas Wks Serv) (1)
- General Serv (1)
- No Occupation (1)
- Paper Sorter (1)
- Mariner "Out Of Berth" (1)
- Labourer (1)
- Insurance Clerk (1)
- Housekeeper (1)
- Parlour Maid (1)
- Governess (Tr) (1)
- House Maid DS (1)
- Fancy Trimming Maker (1)
- Clerk In Coal Trade (1)
- Clerk (1)
- Carpenter (1)
- Broker Etc (1)
- Brewer Malster & Farmer Of 180 Acres Employing 6 Men 2 Women 1 Boy (1)
- Brewer & Malster Employing 10 Men (1)
- Boot Fitter (1)
- Warehouseman (1)
- Biscuit Baker (1)
- Clerk To Coal Mcht (1)
- Clerks Assistant (1)
- Coachman (1/2) (1)
- Errand Boy (1)
- Engine Stoker At Paper Mills (1)
- Engine Driver On Raily (1)
- Engine Cleaner (1)
- Dressmaker (1)
- Cutler & Ironmonger & Shopkeeper (1)
- Corporal 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards (1)
- Commerl Traveller (1)
- Coal Haulier ((...)) (1)
Explanation of numeric columns in the county and district tables
The Total column shows the total number of people in that county or town with this surname. For example, there were 84 people with the surname Bruford in the county of Somerset in 1881.
The Frequency column shows the percentage of people in this county or town with this surname. For example, 0.02% of the people in Somerset were called Bruford.
The Index column shows how more or less common a surname is in a particular location compared to the population as a whole. If the index is higher than 1, then you more likely to find a person with this name here than you would in the country as a whole. And if it's less than 1, you are less likely to find someone with this surname here. For example, the Bruford surname has an index of 28.46 in Somerset, meaning that you are 28.46 times as likely to find a Bruford here than you would in the population as a whole.
The Total value is an absolute figure which takes no account of the size of the county or town, so it tends to be biased towards larger towns and counties. The Frequency and Index values are relative to the local population, so they give a better idea of where a surname is most concentrated.
A note on occupational titles
Occupational titles are presented exactly as recorded on the census and later transcribed, with no attempt made to unify names that are the same. So, for example, 'Ag Lab' and 'Agricultural Labourer' will apear as separate entries, and so will any misspellings of them.
'Scholar' was the census term for any child in education. Given that families tended to be large, this means that school children, or scholars, are almost always the largest recorded occupational group for any surname. A better idea of what the family breadwinners did for a living will be found in the other job titles.