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Tewmey Family History

Tewmey 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, Temme, Teaney, Tormey

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Where is the Tewmey family from?

You can see how Tewmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tewmey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tewmey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Tewmey families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Tewmey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tewmey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tewmey 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 Tewmey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tewmey. 60% of Tewmey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tewmey women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Retired Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tewmey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Tewmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tewmey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tewmey. 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 70 military records available for the last name Tewmey. For the veterans among your Tewmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tewmey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tewmey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tewmey in 1966 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tewmey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tewmey 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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