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Tydell Family History

Tydell 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: Rydell, Tyrell, Tell, Dell, Yell, Tyrrell, Truell, Odell, Bodell

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Where is the Tydell family from?

You can see how Tydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tydell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tydell families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tydell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tydell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tydell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tydell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Tydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tydell 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Tydell. 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 33 military records available for the last name Tydell. For the veterans among your Tydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tydell lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Tydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tydell in 1988 was 81, and 95 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tydell 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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