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Tryford Family History

Tryford 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: Twyford, Trafford, Telford, Rayford, Byford, Hayford, Teaford, Lyford

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Where is the Tryford family from?

You can see how Tryford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tryford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tryford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tryford family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tryford's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Tryford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tryford 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 46 census records available for the last name Tryford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tryford 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tryford. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tryford. For the veterans among your Tryford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tryford lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Tryford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tryford in 1988 was 85, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tryford 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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