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Tidwall Family History

Tidwall 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, Tidball, Kidwell, Tindall, Siddall, Sidwell, Twidwell

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Where is the Tidwall family from?

You can see how Tidwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tidwall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tidwall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tidwall family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tidwall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tidwall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tidwall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tidwall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Tidwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tidwall 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tidwall. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tidwall. For the veterans among your Tidwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tidwall lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Tidwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tidwall in 1971 was 77, and 97 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tidwall 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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