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Tydesley Family History

Tydesley 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: Adderley, Tenley, Tinsley, Wesley, Tetley, Chesley, Denley, Hesley

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Where is the Tydesley family from?

You can see how Tydesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tydesley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Tydesley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tydesley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tydesley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Tydesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tydesley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tydesley. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tydesley. For the veterans among your Tydesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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