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Twndell Family History

Twndell 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: Tindell, Rundell, Tindall, Lindell, Tinnell, Kindell, Twidwell

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Where is the Twndell family from?

You can see how Twndell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twndell family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Twndell families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Twndell's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Twndell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Twndell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twndell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Twndell. 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 Twndell. For the veterans among your Twndell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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