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Twedell Family History

Twedell Surname Meaning

see Tweddle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Twedell family from?

You can see how Twedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twedell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Twedell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Twedell family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Twedell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Twedell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twedell 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 Twedell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twedell. 36% of Twedell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Twedell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twedell were Butcher and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Foreman
    15%
  • Butcher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Twedell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twedell 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Twedell. 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 256 military records available for the last name Twedell. For the veterans among your Twedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twedell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Twedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Twedell in 1953 was 44, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twedell 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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