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Origins of the Tweedy surname

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About the Tweedys

We have a total number of 7070 records for people with the last name Tweedy.

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Where do most Tweedys live?

In 1921, most Tweedys lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Tweedys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,560 records for the Tweedy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Tweedys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Tweedy first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Tweedys

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

Common Female occupations for Tweedys in 1921
Dressmaker

23

Domestic Servant

21

Living On Own Means

20

House Keeper

16

Living On Her Own Means

11

Common Male occupations for Tweedys in 1921
Coal Miner

36

Agricultural Labourer

26

Coal Miner Hewer

25

Joiner

21

General Labourer

16

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