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Twomey Family History

Twomey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Toomey.

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


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Where is the Twomey family from?

You can see how Twomey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twomey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twomey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 71 Twomey families living in London. This was about 66% of all the recorded Twomey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Twomey families in 1891.
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What did your Twomey 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 Twomey. 25% of Twomey men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Twomey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twomey were Milk Roundsman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    25%
  • Catholic Priest
    25%
  • Detail Fitter Aero
    17%
  • Milk Roundsman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • School Teacher
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Twomey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Twomey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twomey 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Twomey. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Twomey. For the veterans among your Twomey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twomey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Twomey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Twomey in 1944 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twomey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twomey 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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