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Early Origins of the Twoleigh family

The surname Twoleigh was first found in the Domesday Book of 1086 where the names Toli, Thole, Tholi all appear. [1]

Later in Lincolnshire, Reginaldus filius Toli or Tuly was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls for 1214 and Richard Toly was listed at St. Thomas, Staffordshire c. 1150. The Pipe Rolls for Northumberland list Peter Toli as holding lands there in 1155. [2]

Early History of the Twoleigh family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Twoleigh research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1575, 1623 and 1640 are included under the topic Early Twoleigh History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Twoleigh Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Toli, Tooley, Toolly, Tooly, Thole, Tholi, Tulegh, Tuley, Twoley, Tuliegh and many more.

Early Notables of the Twoleigh family

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Migration of the Twoleigh family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Nathan Tool settled in Virginia in 1635;Thomas settled in Virginia in 1654; Edward Toolly settled in New Haven, Connecticut in 1665.



  1. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
  2. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)


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