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Twohey Family History

Twohey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Toohey.

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


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Where is the Twohey family from?

You can see how Twohey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twohey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Twohey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Twohey families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Twohey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Twohey families in 1911.
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What did your Twohey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Income was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Twohey. 100% of Twohey women worked as an Income.

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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 1921

  • Income
    100%

What Twohey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Twohey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twohey 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 Twohey. 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 797 military records available for the last name Twohey. For the veterans among your Twohey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twohey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Twohey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Twohey in 1963 was 80, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twohey 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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