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Tewell Family History

Tewell Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of North German Düwel a nickname from Middle Low German duvel ‘devil’ (see Teufel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tewell family from?

You can see how Tewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 75 Tewell families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tewell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tewell families in 1891.
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What did your Tewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tewell. 75% of Tewell 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
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Tewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tewell 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Tewell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tewell. For the veterans among your Tewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tewell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tewell in 1952 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tewell 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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