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Tanford Family History

Tanford 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: Stanford, Hanford, Lanford, Banford, Manford, Talford, Sanford

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Where is the Tanford family from?

You can see how Tanford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tanford families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Tanford families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tanford's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tanford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tanford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tanford. 100% of Tanford 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tanford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Tanford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanford 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Tanford. 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 19 military records available for the last name Tanford. For the veterans among your Tanford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanford lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Tanford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tanford in 1971 was 83, and 99 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanford 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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