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Tevington Family History

Tevington Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bevington, Covington, Henington, Ovington, Edington, Elvington

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Where is the Tevington family from?

You can see how Tevington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tevington family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tevington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Tevington families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tevington's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tevington families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Tevington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tevington 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Tevington. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tevington. For the veterans among your Tevington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tevington lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Tevington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tevington in 1965 was 82, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tevington ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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