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Twidell Family History

Twidell Surname Meaning

see Tweddle.

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


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Where is the Twidell family from?

You can see how Twidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twidell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Twidell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Twidell families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Twidell's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Twidell families in 1891.
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What did your Twidell ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Twidell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Twidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twidell 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Twidell. 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 46 military records available for the last name Twidell. For the veterans among your Twidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twidell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Twidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Twidell in 1977 was 85, and 86 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twidell 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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