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Tailford Family History

Tailford Surname Meaning

see Telfer.

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


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Where is the Tailford family from?

You can see how Tailford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tailford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tailford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Tailford families living in Northumberland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Tailford's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tailford families in 1891.
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What did your Tailford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tailford. 43% of Tailford men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Tailford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tailford were Farmer (mixed Farm) and Paid 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farmer (mixed Farm)
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tailford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tailford 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Tailford. 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 115 military records available for the last name Tailford. For the veterans among your Tailford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tailford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Tailford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Tailford in 1965 was 87, and 72 in 2001.

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