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Twas Family History

Twas 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: Was, Tway, Teas, Tan, Ras, Tao, Wass, Swan, Faas, Sas

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Where is the Twas family from?

You can see how Twas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Twas family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Twas's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Twas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twas 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 28 census records available for the last name Twas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twas 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Twas. 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 Twas. For the veterans among your Twas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twas lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twas 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twas

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