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Tidmarsh Family History

Tidmarsh Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Tidmarsh in Berkshire which is named from Old English thēod ‘people’ + mersc ‘marsh’.

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


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Where is the Tidmarsh family from?

You can see how Tidmarsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tidmarsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tidmarsh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Tidmarsh families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tidmarsh's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Tidmarsh families in 1911.
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What did your Tidmarsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tidmarsh. 12% of Tidmarsh men worked as a Builders Labourer and 73% of Tidmarsh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tidmarsh were Wood Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Dairy Farmer
    8%
  • Wood Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Tidmarsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Tidmarsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tidmarsh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tidmarsh. 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 862 military records available for the last name Tidmarsh. For the veterans among your Tidmarsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tidmarsh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Tidmarsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tidmarsh in 1959 was 63, and 70 in 2003.

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