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Tewalt Name Meaning

Altered form of Dewald or Dewalt surnames of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Dewalt, Teat, Tewell, Dewart, Thall, Awalt, Twait, Teal, Ewalt, Teas

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Where is the Tewalt family from?

You can see how Tewalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tewalt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tewalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Tewalt families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tewalt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tewalt families in 1840.
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What did your Tewalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tewalt. 35% of Tewalt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tewalt women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tewalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tewalt 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Tewalt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 236 military records available for the last name Tewalt. For the veterans among your Tewalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tewalt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tewalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tewalt in 1955 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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