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Tweddale Family History

Tweddale 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: Weddle, Teesdale, Tweedle, Twisdale, Twaddle, Iredale, Tweedie, Wedde

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Where is the Tweddale family from?

You can see how Tweddale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tweddale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tweddale families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 3 Tweddale families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tweddale's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tweddale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tweddale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tweddale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tweddale. 100% of Tweddale 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 326 census records available for the last name Tweddale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tweddale 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tweddale. 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 40 military records available for the last name Tweddale. For the veterans among your Tweddale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tweddale lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tweddale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tweddale in 1962 was 99, and 71 in 2004.

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