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Twomsley Family History

Twomsley 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: Twombley, Worsley, Thomley, Woosley, Towsley, Twombly, Tousley

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Where is the Twomsley family from?

You can see how Twomsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twomsley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Twomsley families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Twomsley's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Twomsley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twomsley 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 16 census records available for the last name Twomsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twomsley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Twomsley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Twomsley. For the veterans among your Twomsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twomsley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1976, in the United States, Twomsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Twomsley in 1970 was 85, and 82 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twomsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twomsley 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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