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Tweddell Family History

Tweddell Surname Meaning

see Tweddle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tweddell family from?

You can see how Tweddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tweddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tweddell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Tweddell families living in Durham. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tweddell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tweddell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tweddell 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 Tweddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tweddell. 39% of Tweddell men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Tweddell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tweddell were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    39%
  • Cowman
    16%
  • Coal Miner (below Ere
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Tweddell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tweddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tweddell 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 872 immigration records available for the last name Tweddell. 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 537 military records available for the last name Tweddell. For the veterans among your Tweddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tweddell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tweddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tweddell in 1958 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tweddell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tweddell 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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