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Tewart Family History

Tewart 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: Stewart, Ewart, Dewart, Tewalt, Jewart, Seward, Peart, Dewar, Lewark

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Where is the Tewart family from?

You can see how Tewart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tewart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tewart families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Tewart families living in Durham. This was about 32% of all the recorded Tewart's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tewart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tewart 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 Tewart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tewart. 100% of Tewart 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 Tewart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tewart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tewart 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Tewart. 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 773 military records available for the last name Tewart. For the veterans among your Tewart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tewart lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tewart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tewart in 1961 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tewart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tewart 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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