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Twohy Family History

Twohy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Toohey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Twohy family from?

You can see how Twohy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twohy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Twohy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Twohy families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Twohy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Twohy families in 1891.
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What did your Twohy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twohy. 67% of Twohy 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
    67%
  • School Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Twohy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twohy 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 952 immigration records available for the last name Twohy. 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 422 military records available for the last name Twohy. For the veterans among your Twohy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twohy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Twohy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Twohy in 1955 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twohy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twohy 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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