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Tveith Family History

Tveith 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: Tveit, Veith, Weith, Teich, Keith, Veit, Reith, Leith, Veitch, Seith

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Where is the Tveith family from?

You can see how Tveith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tveith family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Tveith families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tveith's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Tveith families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Tveith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tveith 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tveith. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tveith. For the veterans among your Tveith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tveith lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1973, in the United States, Tveith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Tveith in 1964 was 83, and 53 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tveith 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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