Telford Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Telford Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Telford family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 61
Female Servant 48
Independent 21
Labourer 20
Farmer 16
Coal Miner 13
Male Servant 10
Gardener 5
Dress Maker 4
Shoe Maker 4
Wood Carrier 4
Sweeper Out Out 4
Joiner 3
Milliner 3
Pauper 3
Shepherd 3
J Roper Maker 3
Mason 3
Tailor 3
Collier 3
Stock Broker 2
Wine Merchant 2
Clerk 2
Supported By Children 2
Burler 2

Telford Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Telford 100% 13,316
2 Tilford 86% 1,050
3 Tailford 75% 723
4 Talford 86% 719
5 Tulford 86% 227

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The surname Telford is the most popular version of all its varients

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