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Twivey Family History

Twivey Surname Meaning

Variant of Twiby itself a variant of Twibell. For the change of -b- to -v- compare Elizab Twibell 1608 Anna Twivell 1621 in IGI (Sheffield WR Yorks).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Twivey family from?

You can see how Twivey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twivey family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Twivey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Twivey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Twivey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Twivey families in 1891.
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What did your Twivey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twivey. 100% of Twivey 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twivey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twivey 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Twivey. 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 28 military records available for the last name Twivey. For the veterans among your Twivey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twivey lifespan?

Average Twivey life expectancy in 1977 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twivey 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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