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Trayford Family History

Trayford Surname Meaning

variant of Trafford.

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


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Where is the Trayford family from?

You can see how Trayford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trayford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Trayford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Trayford families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Trayford's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Trayford families in 1891.
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What did your Trayford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Trayford. 100% of Trayford men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Trayford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Trayford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trayford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trayford 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Trayford. 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 132 military records available for the last name Trayford. For the veterans among your Trayford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trayford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Trayford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Trayford in 1963 was 87, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trayford 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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