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Tidell Family History

Tidell 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: Tidwell, Widell, Idell, Sidell, Tiell, Tindell, Tisdell, Kidwell

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Where is the Tidell family from?

You can see how Tidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tidell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tidell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tidell families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tidell's in USA. California had the highest population of Tidell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tidell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Tidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tidell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tidell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tidell. For the veterans among your Tidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tidell lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Tidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tidell in 1979 was 84, and 97 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tidell 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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