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Tunford Family History

Tunford 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: Dunford, Munford, Tufford, Winford, Lunsford, Telford, Stanford

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Where is the Tunford family from?

You can see how Tunford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tunford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tunford families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tunford family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tunford's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Tunford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tunford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Tunford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tunford 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tunford. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tunford. For the veterans among your Tunford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tunford lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Tunford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tunford in 1975 was 95, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tunford 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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