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Twohig Family History

Twohig Surname 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


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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 1911 there were 17 Twohig families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Twohig's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Twohig families in 1911.
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What did your Twohig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Twohig. 100% of Twohig men worked as a Fisherman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

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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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twohig 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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