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Tvedt Family History

Tvedt Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Tveit. Compare Twedt.

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


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Where is the Tvedt family from?

You can see how Tvedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tvedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tvedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Tvedt families living in Minnesota. This was about 59% of all the recorded Tvedt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tvedt families in 1880.
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What did your Tvedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, No Occupation was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tvedt. 100% of Tvedt women worked as a No Occupation.

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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

  • No Occupation
    100%

What Tvedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tvedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tvedt 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tvedt. 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 325 military records available for the last name Tvedt. For the veterans among your Tvedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tvedt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tvedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tvedt in 1962 was 76, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tvedt 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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