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Tidgewell Family History

Tidgewell Surname 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: Tidwell, Kidwell, Sidwell, Twidwell, Madewell, Bidwell, Bridewell

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Where is the Tidgewell family from?

You can see how Tidgewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tidgewell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tidgewell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Tidgewell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tidgewell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tidgewell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tidgewell 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 Tidgewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tidgewell. 100% of Tidgewell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tidgewell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Tidgewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tidgewell 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tidgewell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Tidgewell. For the veterans among your Tidgewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tidgewell lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Tidgewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tidgewell in 1980 was 86, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tidgewell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tidgewell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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