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Twomley Family History

Twomley 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: Thomley, Twombley, Twomey, Bromley, Thorley, Worley, Wormley, Comley

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Where is the Twomley family from?

You can see how Twomley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twomley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Twomley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Twomley families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Twomley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Twomley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twomley 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 Twomley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twomley. 100% of Twomley men worked as an Attendant and 100% of Twomley women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Twomley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Twomley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twomley 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Twomley. 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 58 military records available for the last name Twomley. For the veterans among your Twomley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twomley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Twomley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Twomley in 1965 was 59, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twomley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twomley 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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