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Tranford Family History

Tranford 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: Trafford, Cranford, Branford, Radford, Bradford, Stanford, Crawford

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Where is the Tranford family from?

You can see how Tranford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tranford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tranford families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tranford's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tranford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Tranford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranford 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tranford. 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 military records available for the last name Tranford. For the veterans among your Tranford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tranford lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Tranford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tranford in 1975 was 61, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tranford 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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