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Twilley Family History

Twilley Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Twilley family from?

You can see how Twilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twilley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Twilley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Twilley families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Twilley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Twilley families in 1911.
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What did your Twilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twilley. 29% of Twilley men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Twilley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twilley were Truck Driver 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Cook
    9%

What Twilley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Twilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twilley 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Twilley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Twilley. For the veterans among your Twilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twilley lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Twilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Twilley in 1948 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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