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Tetford Family History

Tetford Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Telford, Teaford, Tedford, Thetford, Ledford, Welford, Elford

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Where is the Tetford family from?

You can see how Tetford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tetford families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Tetford families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tetford's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Tetford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Tetford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetford 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Tetford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Tetford. For the veterans among your Tetford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetford lifespan?

Average Tetford life expectancy in 1971 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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