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Origins of the Twinham surname

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About the Twinhams

We have a total number of 149 records for people with the last name Twinham.

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Where do most Twinhams live?

In 1921, most Twinhams lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Twinhams

How common is your surname?

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

We have 149 records for the Twinham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1923.

Who were Twinhams most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Twinhams.

What are the most common Twinham first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Ann
  • Amelia

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Common jobs for Twinhams

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

Common Female occupations for Twinhams in 1921
Charwoman

3

Cotton Winder

2

Laundress

2

Assistant Packer

1

Charing

1

Common Male occupations for Twinhams in 1921
Shoe Maker

3

Bootmaker

2

Cordwainer

2

Gardener Domestic

2

Licensed Victualler

2

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