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Troyford Family History

Troyford 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: Trafford, Rayford, Twyford, Crofford, Croxford, Radford, Rochford

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Where is the Troyford family from?

You can see how Troyford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Troyford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Troyford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Troyford families living in Surrey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Troyford's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Troyford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Troyford 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 191 census records available for the last name Troyford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Troyford 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Troyford. 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 17 military records available for the last name Troyford. For the veterans among your Troyford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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