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Tewiel Family History

Tewiel 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: Thiel, Tempel, Tewell, Teitel, Teufel, Teel, Tawil, Deziel, Tewes

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Where is the Tewiel family from?

You can see how Tewiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tewiel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Tewiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Tewiel family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tewiel's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Tewiel families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tewiel 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 25 census records available for the last name Tewiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tewiel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tewiel. 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 Tewiel. For the veterans among your Tewiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tewiel lifespan?

Average Tewiel life expectancy in 1979 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tewiel 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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