This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tedwall family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tedwall Family History

Tedwall 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: Ledwell, Edsall, Tidwell, Tewell, Ekwall, Tewalt, Tidball, Bedwell

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tedwall family from?

You can see how Tedwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tedwall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tedwall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tedwall family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tedwall's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tedwall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tedwall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tedwall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Tedwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tedwall census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Tedwall

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Tedwall. 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.

View all Tedwall immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Tedwall. For the veterans among your Tedwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tedwall military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tedwall family history

Discover More

What is the average Tedwall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tedwall 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tedwall family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial