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Tiedema Family History

Tiedema 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: Tiedeman, Miedema, Tiedemann, Medema, Idema, Tillema, Tiede, Riedeman

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Where is the Tiedema family from?

You can see how Tiedema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiedema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tiedema family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tiedema's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Tiedema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiedema 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 31 census records available for the last name Tiedema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiedema 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tiedema. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tiedema. For the veterans among your Tiedema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiedema lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Tiedema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tiedema in 1978 was 82, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiedema 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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