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Tigwell Family History

Tigwell Surname Meaning

from Tigwell Farm in East Meon (Hants). The place-name may derive from an Old English personal name *Tigga (possibly a pet form of *Tīdgār ‘time’ + ‘spear’)

+ Old English h(e)alh ‘nook corner of land’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tigwell family from?

You can see how Tigwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tigwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Tigwell families living in Hampshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Tigwell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Tigwell families in 1891.
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What did your Tigwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tigwell. 30% of Tigwell men worked as a Bricklayer and 78% of Tigwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tigwell were Postman and Private Means.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    30%
  • Gardener
    30%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Postman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tigwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigwell 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Tigwell. 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 182 military records available for the last name Tigwell. For the veterans among your Tigwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigwell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Tigwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tigwell in 1974 was 88, and 68 in 2000.

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