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Tiesdell Family History

Tiesdell 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: Tisdell, Tindell, Tisdel, Riedell, Truesdell, Isbell, Trussell

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Where is the Tiesdell family from?

You can see how Tiesdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiesdell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Tiesdell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Tiesdell families living in Northumberland. This was about 85% of all the recorded Tiesdell's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tiesdell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiesdell 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 Tiesdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineer Pattern Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tiesdell. 100% of Tiesdell men worked as an Engineer Pattern Maker and 100% of Tiesdell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Engineer Pattern Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tiesdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Tiesdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiesdell 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Tiesdell. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tiesdell. For the veterans among your Tiesdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiesdell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Tiesdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tiesdell in 1975 was 79, and 70 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiesdell 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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