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Twisdale Family History

Twisdale Surname Meaning

Probably English (northern): variant of Teesdale.

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


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Where is the Twisdale family from?

You can see how Twisdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twisdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twisdale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Twisdale families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Twisdale's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Twisdale families in 1891.
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What did your Twisdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twisdale. 100% of Twisdale 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twisdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twisdale 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Twisdale. 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 513 military records available for the last name Twisdale. For the veterans among your Twisdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twisdale lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Twisdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Twisdale in 1959 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twisdale 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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