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Twombley Family History

Twombley Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Twomey, Crumbley, Cromley, Tooley, Wombles, Tomblin, Hambley

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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 1911 there were 2 Twombley families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Twombley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Twombley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twombley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Twombley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twombley. 45% of Twombley men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Twombley women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twombley were Carpenter and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
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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 Canada, 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.

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