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Tiews Family History

Tiews 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: Tiegs, Tews, Toews, Ries, Nies, Mies, Lies, Tew, Titus, Bies

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Where is the Tiews family from?

You can see how Tiews families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiews family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tiews families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tiews's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tiews families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Tiews. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiews 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Tiews. 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 121 military records available for the last name Tiews. For the veterans among your Tiews ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiews lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tiews life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tiews in 1963 was 79, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiews 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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