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Twydell Family History

Twydell Surname Meaning

see Tweddle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Twydell family from?

You can see how Twydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twydell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Twydell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Twydell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Twydell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Twydell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twydell 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 Twydell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wholesale Grocer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twydell. 50% of Twydell men worked as a Wholesale Grocer and 94% of Twydell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twydell were General Labourer Heavy and Sewing Machinist.

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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

  • Wholesale Grocer
    50%
  • General Labourer Heavy
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Sewing Machinist
    7%

What Twydell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twydell 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Twydell. 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 82 military records available for the last name Twydell. For the veterans among your Twydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twydell lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Twydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Twydell in 1979 was 67, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twydell 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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