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Tweeder Family History

Tweeder 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: Weeder, Treder, Weider, Tweed, Werder, Wieder, Reeder, Wender

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Where is the Tweeder family from?

You can see how Tweeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tweeder family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tweeder families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Tweeder families living in Midlothian. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tweeder's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tweeder families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tweeder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Tweeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tweeder 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tweeder. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tweeder. For the veterans among your Tweeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tweeder lifespan?

Average Tweeder life expectancy in 1979 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tweeder 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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