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Twinney Family History

Twinney Surname Meaning

from Twinhoe in Wellow (Somerset) which is recorded as Tynho in 1253 and Twiniho in the 15th century.

The place-name derives from an uncertain initial element + Old English hōh ‘heel spur of land’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Twinney family from?

You can see how Twinney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twinney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Twinney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Twinney families living in Glamorgan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Twinney's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Twinney families in 1891.
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What did your Twinney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Acetelene Welder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twinney. 100% of Twinney men worked as an Acetelene Welder and 84% of Twinney 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

  • Acetelene Welder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Twinney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twinney 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Twinney. 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 54 military records available for the last name Twinney. For the veterans among your Twinney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twinney lifespan?

Average Twinney life expectancy in 1968 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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