Origins of the Tweedale surname
About the Tweedales
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Interesting facts about Tweedale
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tweedale surname. The oldest one dates back to 1701.
What are the most common Tweedale first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Tweedales
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tweedales in 1921
Cotton Weaver
87
Woollen Weaver
31
Cotton Winder
28
Dressmaker
28
Living On Own Means
21
Common male occupations for Tweedales in 1921
Joiner
41
Cotton Spinner
22
General Labourer
19
Cotton Weaver
18
Farmer
17
