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Alton Tisdel

Photograph of Alton Tisdel Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Alton
Surname
Tisdel
Occupation
Superintendent of Documents

The Name Alton

Origin
English
Meaning
From the old town or settlement.
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The Tisdel Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
A variant of Tisdale, referring to a valley or dale associated with a person named Tis.
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