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Twisdale Name Meaning

Probably English (northern): variant of Teesdale .

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


Similar surnames: Tisdale, Teasdale, Teesdale, Twaddle, Tisdel, Tisdell, Swindall

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Where is the Twisdale family from?

You can see how Twisdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twisdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twisdale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Twisdale families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Twisdale's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Twisdale families in 1840.
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What did your Twisdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twisdale. 48% of Twisdale men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Twisdale women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Bartender
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twisdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twisdale 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Twisdale. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 513 military records available for the last name Twisdale. For the veterans among your Twisdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twisdale lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Twisdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Twisdale in 1959 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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