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Twohig Family History

Twohig Name Meaning

Irish (County Cork): shortened form of O'Twohig an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Tuathaigh (see Toohey ).

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


Similar surnames: Toohey, Twohey, Twohy, Tohill, Wedig, Thie, Totin, Tuohy, Toni, Tosi

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Where is the Twohig family from?

You can see how Twohig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twohig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Twohig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Twohig families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Twohig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Twohig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twohig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Twohig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twohig. 79% of Twohig 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
    79%
  • Power Machinist (dress
    11%
  • General Labourer (h W )
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Twohig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twohig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Twohig. 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 Twohig. For the veterans among your Twohig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twohig lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Twohig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Twohig in 1949 was 43, and 48 in 2004.

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