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Twidley Family History

Twidley 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: Twilley, Ridley, Willey, Tilley, Wadley, Wigley, Wiley, Titley

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Where is the Twidley family from?

You can see how Twidley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twidley family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Twidley families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Twidley families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Twidley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Twidley families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twidley 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 4 census records available for the last name Twidley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twidley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Twidley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Twidley. For the veterans among your Twidley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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