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Twiby Family History

Twiby Surname Meaning

Late variant of Twibell. Compare George Twibell 1771 Martha Twiby 1818 in IGI (Sprotbrough WR Yorks);

George Twybill otherwise Twiby or Quiby 1817 in PROB 11 (Pontefract WR Yorks);

John Harrop Twiby 1820 Thomas Harope Twible 1824 in IGI (Rotherham WR Yorks).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Twiby family from?

You can see how Twiby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twiby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Twiby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Twiby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Twiby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Twiby families in 1891.
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What did your Twiby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twiby. 100% of Twiby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twiby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twiby 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Twiby. 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 10 military records available for the last name Twiby. For the veterans among your Twiby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twiby lifespan?

Average Twiby life expectancy in 1964 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twiby 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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