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Twiddy Family History

Twiddy Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): apparently a variant of Twitty with intervocalic voicing of [t] to [d].

Possibly also a variant of Tweedie with which it may have become confused.

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


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Where is the Twiddy family from?

You can see how Twiddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twiddy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twiddy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Twiddy families living in Norfolk. This was about 32% of all the recorded Twiddy's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Twiddy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twiddy 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 Twiddy 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 Twiddy. 50% of Twiddy men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Twiddy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twiddy were School Master and Domestic Servant.

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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
    50%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    30%
  • School Master
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Twiddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twiddy 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Twiddy. 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 732 military records available for the last name Twiddy. For the veterans among your Twiddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twiddy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Twiddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Twiddy in 1958 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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