Researching Rod Trafford
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1201 people with the Trafford surname? In that year Trafford was ranked number 2412 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Rod means "Form of RODNEY. from the island clearing" and is of German origin.
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Rod Trafford and the Trafford Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 1482 people with the Trafford surname in the UK? Trafford is now ranked number 2700 for popularity in the UK. |
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Some Famous People called Rod Trafford
Rod Trafford
Rodney Trafford (born November 29, 1978 in Morristown, New Jersey) is a former American football tight end in the NFL who has played for the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots.
Trafford grew up in Verona, New Jersey, and played his high school football at Delbarton School. Trafford was All State quarterback He played college football for Lou Holtz at the University of South Carolina.
Trafford has also been a member of the New England Patriots, Scottish Claymores, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, and St. Louis Rams.
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