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Twyford Family History

Twyford Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of numerous places called Twyford for example in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Derbyshire, Hampshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Middlesex, and Norfolk.

From Old English twī- ‘double’ + ford ‘ford’.

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


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Where is the Twyford family from?

You can see how Twyford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twyford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twyford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 76 Twyford families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Twyford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Twyford families in 1891.
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What did your Twyford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twyford. 20% of Twyford men worked as a Solicitor and 78% of Twyford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twyford were Compositor and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor
    20%
  • Railway Clerk (goods)
    20%
  • Shop Turner Heavy Worker
    20%
  • Compositor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

What Twyford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Twyford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twyford 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 906 immigration records available for the last name Twyford. 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 Twyford. For the veterans among your Twyford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twyford lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Twyford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Twyford in 1953 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twyford 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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