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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 1911 there were 7 Thedford families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Thedford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thedford families in 1911.
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What did your Thedford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thedford. 30% of Thedford men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Thedford women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thedford were Farming and Housework. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Operator
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Thedford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thedford 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Thedford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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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