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Tisdal Family History

Tisdal 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: Tisdale, Tysdal, Tindal, Tisdel, Tindall, Migdal, Vidal, Twisdale

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Where is the Tisdal family from?

You can see how Tisdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tisdal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tisdal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tisdal family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Tisdal's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tisdal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tisdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tisdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tisdal. 38% of Tisdal men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Tisdal women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tisdal were Trucker and Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Trucker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    36%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%

What Tisdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tisdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tisdal 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Tisdal. 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 203 military records available for the last name Tisdal. For the veterans among your Tisdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tisdal lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Tisdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tisdal in 1949 was 40, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tisdal 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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