This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tayford family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tayford Family History

Tayford 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: Rayford, Twyford, Hayford, Talford, Trafford, Stafford, Galford

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tayford family from?

You can see how Tayford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tayford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Tayford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Tayford families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tayford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tayford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tayford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Tayford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Tayford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tayford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Tayford

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Tayford. 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.

View all Tayford immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Tayford. For the veterans among your Tayford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tayford military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tayford family history

Discover More

What is the average Tayford lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tayford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tayford

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tayford family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial