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Origins of the Tweedie surname

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About the Tweedies

We have a total number of 11288 records for people with the last name Tweedie.

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Where do most Tweedies live?

In 1921, most Tweedies lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Tweedies

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 8,340 records for the Tweedie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.

Who were Tweedies most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Tweedie first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Tweedies

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Tweedies in 1921
Dressmaker

49

Living On Own Means

31

Domestic Servant

30

House Keeper

24

Housekeeper

23

Common Male occupations for Tweedies in 1921
Blacksmith

51

Coal Miner

49

Farmer

43

Tailor

43

Joiner

38

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