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Tidwel Family History

Tidwel Name 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: Tidwell, Kidwell, Tittel, Sidwell, Twidwell, Fidel, Bidwell, Sidel

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Where is the Tidwel family from?

You can see how Tidwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tidwel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tidwel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Tidwel families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Tidwel's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Tidwel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tidwel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tidwel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tidwel. 100% of Tidwel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Tidwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tidwel 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 immigration records available for the last name Tidwel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Tidwel. For the veterans among your Tidwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tidwel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Tidwel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tidwel in 1976 was 63, and 87 in 1999.

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