Researching Dick Todd
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 15239 people with the Todd surname? In that year Todd was ranked number 252 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Dick means "form of RICHARD - strong like a ruler, powerful" and is of Teutonic origin.
Records of Dick Todd on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Dick Todd and the Todd Family Tree
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Todd Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Todd family tree.
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| Did you know that there are currently 21215 people with the Todd surname in the UK? Todd is now ranked number 253 for popularity in the UK. |
Todd Genealogy Databases
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| Did you know that there are currently 91147 people with the Todd surname in the USA? Todd is ranked number 127 for popularity in the USA. |
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Dick Todd (American football)
Richard S. Todd (October 2, 1914 – November 9, 1999) was an American football player and coach for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL).
During his eight-year playing career between 1939 and 1948, Todd played both offense and defense as a fullback and defensive back. In his career, Todd had 1,573 yards and 11 touchdowns rushing, and 1,826 yards and 20 touchdowns receiving. He also scored two touchdowns on punt returns.
Todd was named interim coach of the Redskins for nine games in the 1951 season, amassing a 5–4 record. Four years later, Todd was named head coach for the final two Midwestern State Mustangs football team seasons in 1955 and 1956, before the program was placed on a five-year moratorium which would last 32 seasons.
He played college football at Texas A&M University.
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