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Tewhey Family History

Tewhey 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: Dewey, Newey, Tenley, Tawney, Tetley, Bewley, Teaney, Toohey, Trahey

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Where is the Tewhey family from?

You can see how Tewhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tewhey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tewhey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tewhey families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tewhey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tewhey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Tewhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tewhey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tewhey. 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 49 military records available for the last name Tewhey. For the veterans among your Tewhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tewhey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1998, in the United States, Tewhey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tewhey in 1957 was 59, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tewhey 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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