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Tweeden Family History

Tweeden 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: Sweeden, Tweeten, Weeden, Breeden, Tweed, Weiden, Weedon, Tweedie

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Where is the Tweeden family from?

You can see how Tweeden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tweeden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tweeden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Tweeden family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tweeden's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Tweeden families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tweeden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Tweeden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tweeden 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tweeden. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tweeden. For the veterans among your Tweeden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tweeden lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Tweeden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tweeden in 1953 was 44, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tweeden 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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