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Thedford Name Meaning

English: variant of Thetford .

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


Similar surnames: Tedford, Telford, Thetford, Herford, Redford, Hosford, Hurford

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Where is the Thedford family from?

You can see how Thedford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thedford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thedford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Thedford families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Thedford's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Thedford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thedford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thedford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thedford. 100% of Thedford 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 224 immigration records available for the last name Thedford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thedford. For the veterans among your Thedford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thedford lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Thedford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Thedford in 1952 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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