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Twey Family History

Twey 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: Towey, Tway, Wey, Wei, Troy, Rey, Wen, Hey, Ley, Ney

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Where is the Twey family from?

You can see how Twey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Twey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Twey family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Twey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Twey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Twey 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 Twey. 100% of Twey men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Twey 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Hosiery Mender
    23%

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Twey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Twey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Twey. For the veterans among your Twey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twey 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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