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Twaddell Family History

Twaddell Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Tweddle.

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


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Where is the Twaddell family from?

You can see how Twaddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twaddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twaddell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Twaddell families living in Durham. This was about 32% of all the recorded Twaddell's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Twaddell families in 1891.
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What did your Twaddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twaddell. 33% of Twaddell men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Twaddell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twaddell were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Twaddell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Twaddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twaddell 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Twaddell. 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 403 military records available for the last name Twaddell. For the veterans among your Twaddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twaddell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Twaddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Twaddell in 1960 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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