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Thatford Family History

Thatford 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: Thetford, Trafford, Harford, Stratford, Hanford, Halford, Hayford

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Where is the Thatford family from?

You can see how Thatford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thatford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Thatford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Thatford families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Thatford's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Thatford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thatford 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 Thatford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thatford. 100% of Thatford women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Thatford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thatford 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Thatford. 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 63 military records available for the last name Thatford. For the veterans among your Thatford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thatford lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Thatford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thatford in 1978 was 74, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thatford 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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