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Tetwiler Family History

Tetwiler 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: Tutwiler, Detwiler, Detweiler, Dettwiler, Tessler, Tendler, Betler

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Where is the Tetwiler family from?

You can see how Tetwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetwiler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tetwiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tetwiler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tetwiler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tetwiler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetwiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Tetwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetwiler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tetwiler. 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 55 military records available for the last name Tetwiler. For the veterans among your Tetwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetwiler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tetwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tetwiler in 1967 was 58, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetwiler 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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