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Tidland Family History

Tidland 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: Wieland, Teigland, Nieland, Odland, Island, Madland, Toland, Rieland

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Where is the Tidland family from?

You can see how Tidland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tidland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tidland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tidland family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Tidland's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Tidland families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Tidland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tidland 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Tidland. 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 61 military records available for the last name Tidland. For the veterans among your Tidland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tidland lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Tidland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tidland in 1957 was 75, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tidland 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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