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Tidney Family History

Tidney 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: Sidney, Kidney, Tinney, Widney, Gidney, Torney, Radney, Ridley

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Where is the Tidney family from?

You can see how Tidney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tidney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Tidney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tidney families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tidney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tidney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Tidney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tidney 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tidney. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tidney. For the veterans among your Tidney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tidney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tidney 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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