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Terford Family History

Terford 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: Telford, Teaford, Tedford, Herford, Harford, Ledford, Welford, Elford

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Where is the Terford family from?

You can see how Terford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terford family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Terford families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Terford families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Terford's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Terford families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Terford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terford 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Terford. 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 33 military records available for the last name Terford. For the veterans among your Terford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Terford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Terford in 1962 was 80, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terford 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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