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Tewsley Family History

Tewsley 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: Towsley, Teasley, Hemsley, Tessler, Hensley, Townley, Tenley, Heasley

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Where is the Tewsley family from?

You can see how Tewsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tewsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tewsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Tewsley families living in Surrey. This was about 46% of all the recorded Tewsley's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Tewsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tewsley 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 Tewsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tewsley. 100% of Tewsley 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
    100%

What Tewsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tewsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tewsley 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Tewsley. 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 59 military records available for the last name Tewsley. For the veterans among your Tewsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tewsley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tewsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tewsley in 1963 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tewsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tewsley 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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