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Tedley Family History

Tedley 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: Medley, Tenley, Pedley, Tetley, Hedley, Nedley, Tepley, Henley

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Where is the Tedley family from?

You can see how Tedley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tedley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tedley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Tedley families living in Staffordshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Tedley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tedley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tedley 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 Tedley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tedley. 100% of Tedley 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%

What Tedley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Tedley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tedley 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Tedley. 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 43 military records available for the last name Tedley. For the veterans among your Tedley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tedley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Tedley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tedley in 1965 was 85, and 100 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tedley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tedley 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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