Trafford is a British surname of Old English origin. The Trafford family is one of the oldest recorded families in England, tracing its roots back to Radulphus, who died in about 1050. As (Anglo-Saxons), the Traffords initially resisted the Normans, but were granted a pardon shortly after the Norman conquest of England, when they took the name de Trafford. Generation #1: Ranulf, Rafe, Ranulph, Radulphus Lord of Trafford, confirmed under Danish rule Born: between 965-992 (Scandinavia) Died: about 1050 at Trafford Married: Adelaide about 1038 (Born about 994-1016, Died about 1050)