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Tweeddale Family History

Tweeddale Surname Meaning

see Tweddle.

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


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Where is the Tweeddale family from?

You can see how Tweeddale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tweeddale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tweeddale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Tweeddale families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tweeddale's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tweeddale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tweeddale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tweeddale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tweeddale. 100% of Tweeddale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tweeddale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tweeddale 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Tweeddale. 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 266 military records available for the last name Tweeddale. For the veterans among your Tweeddale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tweeddale lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tweeddale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tweeddale in 1960 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

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