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Talford Name Meaning

English: variant of Telfer . This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Telford, Tilford, Alford, Galford, Gafford, Walford, Twiford, Allford

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Where is the Talford family from?

You can see how Talford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Talford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 30 Talford families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Talford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Talford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Talford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Talford. 60% of Talford men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Talford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talford 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Talford. 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 288 military records available for the last name Talford. For the veterans among your Talford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Talford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Talford in 1963 was 78, and 56 in 2004.

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