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Tweardy Family History

Tweardy 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: Twardy, Tardy, Weary, Theard, Tweedy, Beard, Terry, Early, Geary

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Where is the Tweardy family from?

You can see how Tweardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tweardy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tweardy family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tweardy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tweardy families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Tweardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tweardy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tweardy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tweardy. For the veterans among your Tweardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tweardy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tweardy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tweardy in 1964 was 75, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tweardy 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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