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Twdale Family History

Twdale Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dale, Wale, Whale, Twisdale, Twaddle, Tisdale, Teale, Gale, Hale

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Where is the Twdale family from?

You can see how Twdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twdale family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Twdale family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Twdale's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Twdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Twdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twdale 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Twdale. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Twdale. For the veterans among your Twdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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