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Origins of the Twidney surname

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About the Twidneys

We have a total number of 37 records for people with the last name Twidney.

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Where do most Twidneys live?

In 1921, most Twidneys lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Twidneys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 37 records for the Twidney surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Twidneys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Twidneys.

What are the most common Twidney first names?

  • William
  • Robert
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Twidneys

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

Common Female occupations for Twidneys in 1921
Almswoman

1

Frilling Hand

1

Sewing Machinist

1

Shoe Binder

1

(Servt)

1

Common Male occupations for Twidneys in 1921
Cordwainer

3

Agricultural Labourer

1

Shoe Maker Apprentice

1

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