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Twaddel Family History

Twaddel Surname Meaning

see Tweddle.

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


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Where is the Twaddel family from?

You can see how Twaddel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twaddel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twaddel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 19 Twaddel families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Twaddel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Twaddel families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Twaddel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twaddel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Twaddel. 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 50 military records available for the last name Twaddel. For the veterans among your Twaddel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twaddel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Twaddel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Twaddel in 1954 was 55, and 65 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twaddel 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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