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Twidel Family History

Twidel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Thiel, Reidel, Wedel, Twidwell, Twite, Fidel, Seidel, Widell, Widen

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Where is the Twidel family from?

You can see how Twidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twidel family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Twidel families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Twidel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Twidel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twidel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Twidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twidel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Twidel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Twidel. For the veterans among your Twidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twidel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twidel 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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