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Turford Family History

Turford Name Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Burford, Hurford, Tufford, Dunford, Harford, Telford, Buford, Twyford

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Where is the Turford family from?

You can see how Turford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Turford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Turford families living in Shropshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Turford's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Turford families in 1891.
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What did your Turford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Turford. 100% of Turford men worked as a Motor Mechanic and 83% of Turford 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Home Duties Unpaid
    5%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Turford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turford 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Turford. 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 121 military records available for the last name Turford. For the veterans among your Turford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turford lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Turford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Turford in 1979 was 56, and 76 in 1995.

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