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Twaine Family History

Twaine Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Twine, Swaine, Paine, Laine, Raine, Wayne, Trainer, Swain, Train

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Where is the Twaine family from?

You can see how Twaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twaine family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Twaine families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Twaine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Twaine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twaine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Twaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twaine 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Twaine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Twaine. For the veterans among your Twaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twaine ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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