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Tewes Family History

Tewes Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Matthäus (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Tewes family from?

You can see how Tewes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tewes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tewes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Tewes families living in Northumberland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Tewes's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tewes families in 1891.
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What did your Tewes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tewes. 75% of Tewes 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%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tewes. 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 Tewes. For the veterans among your Tewes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tewes lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Tewes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tewes in 1948 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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