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Tidman Family History

Tidman Surname Meaning

English:: (of German origin): from the Old Low German personal name Tideman (ancient Germanic Theudman composed of the elements theod ‘people race’ + man ‘man’). This was a common personal name among medieval German merchants, many of whom are recorded in early records of seaports on the east coast of England.

Nickname from Middle English tidi ‘brave virtuous; healthy handsome’ + -man. Compare Tidey.

Status name from Middle English titheman, a shortened form of Middle English tithing(e)man ‘tithingman’, a man responsible for collecting rent from a ‘tithing’, originally a group of ten households.

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


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Where is the Tidman family from?

You can see how Tidman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tidman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tidman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 125 Tidman families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Tidman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tidman families in 1891.
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What did your Tidman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tidman. 23% of Tidman men worked as an Incapacitated and 81% of Tidman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tidman were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    23%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Tidman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tidman 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 760 immigration records available for the last name Tidman. 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 749 military records available for the last name Tidman. For the veterans among your Tidman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tidman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tidman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tidman in 1964 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

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