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Tedford Family History

Tedford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Titford a habitational name from North Tidworth in Wiltshire or South Tidworth in Hampshire.

This name has been in Ulster Ireland since the 17th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tedford family from?

You can see how Tedford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tedford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tedford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Tedford families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Tedford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tedford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tedford 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 Tedford 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 Tedford. 100% of Tedford men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Tedford 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
    100%

What Tedford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Tedford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tedford 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tedford. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Tedford. For the veterans among your Tedford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tedford lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Tedford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tedford in 1945 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tedford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tedford 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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