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Twonbly Family History

Twonbly 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: Twombly, Trombly, Twombley, Worby, Womble, Tony, Owenby, Toney

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Where is the Twonbly family from?

You can see how Twonbly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twonbly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Twonbly families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Twonbly family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Twonbly's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Twonbly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twonbly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Twonbly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twonbly 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Twonbly. 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 15 military records available for the last name Twonbly. For the veterans among your Twonbly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twonbly lifespan?

Average Twonbly life expectancy in 1967 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twonbly 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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