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Tweedell Family History

Tweedell 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: Tweedle, Twaddell, Weddell, Wendell, Wedell, Treadwell, Wendel

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Where is the Tweedell family from?

You can see how Tweedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tweedell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tweedell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tweedell family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tweedell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Tweedell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tweedell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tweedell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tweedell. 30% of Tweedell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tweedell women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Private
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Tweedell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tweedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tweedell 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Tweedell. 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 214 military records available for the last name Tweedell. For the veterans among your Tweedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tweedell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tweedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tweedell in 1958 was 59, and 72 in 2004.

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