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Entwhistle Family History

Entwhistle Surname Meaning

see Entwistle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Entwhistle family from?

You can see how Entwhistle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Entwhistle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Entwhistle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Entwhistle families living in Middlesex. This was about 69% of all the recorded Entwhistle's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Entwhistle families in 1891.
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What did your Entwhistle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Entwhistle. 67% of Entwhistle men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Entwhistle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Colliery Hewer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Entwhistle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Entwhistle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Entwhistle 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 536 immigration records available for the last name Entwhistle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 214 military records available for the last name Entwhistle. For the veterans among your Entwhistle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Entwhistle lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Entwhistle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Entwhistle in 1970 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Entwhistle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Entwhistle 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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