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Thwaytes Family History

Thwaytes Surname Meaning

see Thwaites.

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


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Where is the Thwaytes family from?

You can see how Thwaytes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thwaytes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Thwaytes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Thwaytes families living in Westmorland. This was about 58% of all the recorded Thwaytes's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Thwaytes families in 1891.
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What did your Thwaytes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thwaytes. 100% of Thwaytes men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 100% of Thwaytes 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

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Thwaytes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Thwaytes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thwaytes 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Thwaytes. 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 111 military records available for the last name Thwaytes. For the veterans among your Thwaytes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thwaytes lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Thwaytes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Thwaytes in 1986 was 90, and 82 in 2002.

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