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Twombley Family History

Twombley Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Twombly. This surname is very rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Twombley family from?

You can see how Twombley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twombley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Twombley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Twombley families living in Warwickshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Twombley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Twombley families in 1891.
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What did your Twombley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duti was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twombley. 50% of Twombley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Duti
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Twombley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Twombley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twombley 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Twombley. 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 270 military records available for the last name Twombley. For the veterans among your Twombley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twombley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Twombley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Twombley in 1963 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twombley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twombley 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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