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Origins of the Twidle surname

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About the Twidles

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Where do most Twidles live?

In 1921, most Twidles lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Twidles

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,240 records for the Twidle surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Twidles most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Twidle first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Twidles

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Twidles in 1921
Dressmaker

8

House Servant

6

Domestic Servant

4

Drapers Assistant

3

Cook

2

Common Male occupations for Twidles in 1921
Farmer

7

Carpenter

6

Agricultural Labourer

5

Drapers Assistant

5

Farmers Son

5

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