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Tedwell Family History

Tedwell 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: Ledwell, Tidwell, Tewell, Bedwell, Kidwell, Jewell, Elwell, Sewell

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Where is the Tedwell family from?

You can see how Tedwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tedwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tedwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Tedwell families living in Tennessee. This was about 58% of all the recorded Tedwell's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Tedwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tedwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tedwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tedwell. 26% of Tedwell men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Tedwell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tedwell were Farming and Cook. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Cook
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tedwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tedwell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tedwell. 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 144 military records available for the last name Tedwell. For the veterans among your Tedwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tedwell lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, Tedwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tedwell in 1986 was 79, and 75 in 1989.

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