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Entwisle Family History

Entwisle Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Entwistle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Entwisle family from?

You can see how Entwisle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Entwisle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Entwisle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 453 Entwisle families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Entwisle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Entwisle families in 1891.
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What did your Entwisle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Entwisle. 17% of Entwisle men worked as a Cotton Merchant and 82% of Entwisle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Entwisle were Warehouse Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Cotton Merchant
    17%
  • Cotton Weaver Retired
    17%
  • Textile Engineer
    17%
  • Warehouse Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Entwisle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Entwisle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Entwisle. 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 741 military records available for the last name Entwisle. For the veterans among your Entwisle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Entwisle lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Entwisle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Entwisle in 1956 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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