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Twiley Family History

Twiley 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: Wiley, Tiley, Twilley, Bailey, Turley, Tilly, Wilby, Willey, Townley

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Where is the Twiley family from?

You can see how Twiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twiley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Twiley families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Twiley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Twiley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twiley 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 Twiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twiley. 100% of Twiley 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 Twiley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Twiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twiley 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Twiley. 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 23 military records available for the last name Twiley. For the veterans among your Twiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twiley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1981, in the United States, Twiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Twiley in 1965 was 42, and 80 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twiley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twiley 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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