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Tveter Family History

Tveter 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: Teeter, Teter, Peter, Tester, Vester, Bueter, Vetter, Treder, Deter

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Where is the Tveter family from?

You can see how Tveter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tveter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tveter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Tveter families living in Washington. This was about 41% of all the recorded Tveter's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Tveter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tveter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tveter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tveter. 50% of Tveter men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Tveter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tveter 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Tveter. 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 82 military records available for the last name Tveter. For the veterans among your Tveter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tveter lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tveter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tveter in 1960 was 54, and 92 in 2004.

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