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Tisdell Family History

Tisdell Name Meaning

English (mainly Staffordshire and Warwickshire): variant of Teasdale .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tisdel, Tindell, Tisdale, Sidell, Tirrell, Tindel, Windell, Siddell

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Where is the Tisdell family from?

You can see how Tisdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tisdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tisdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Tisdell families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tisdell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tisdell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tisdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tisdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tisdell. 31% of Tisdell men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Tisdell women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tisdell were Operator and Clerk. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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What Tisdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tisdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tisdell 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Tisdell. 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 655 military records available for the last name Tisdell. For the veterans among your Tisdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tisdell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Tisdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tisdell in 1943 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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