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Twomey Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Toomey .

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


Similar surnames: Twohey, Thomey, Tuohey, Tooley, Twombley, Twohy, Toomey, Wiley, Tomb

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Where is the Twomey family from?

You can see how Twomey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twomey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twomey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Twomey families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Twomey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Twomey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twomey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Twomey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twomey. 15% of Twomey men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Twomey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twomey were Salesman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Nurse
    9%
  • Stenographer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Twomey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twomey 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Twomey. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Twomey. For the veterans among your Twomey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twomey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Twomey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Twomey in 1944 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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