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Twidale Family History

Twidale Surname Meaning

see Tweddle.

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


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Where is the Twidale family from?

You can see how Twidale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twidale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Twidale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Twidale families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Twidale's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Twidale families in 1891.
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What did your Twidale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twidale. 25% of Twidale men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Twidale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twidale were Steel Works Labourer and Home Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    13%
  • News Agent tobacconist
    13%
  • Steel Works Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Home Duties
    3%

What Twidale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Twidale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twidale 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Twidale. 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 311 military records available for the last name Twidale. For the veterans among your Twidale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twidale lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Twidale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Twidale in 1969 was 86, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twidale 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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