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Twelker Family History

Twelker 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: Welker, Weller, Walker, Teller, Guelker, Kelker, Felker, Telfer

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Where is the Twelker family from?

You can see how Twelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twelker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Twelker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Twelker families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Twelker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Twelker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twelker 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 108 census records available for the last name Twelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twelker 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Twelker. 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 18 military records available for the last name Twelker. For the veterans among your Twelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twelker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Twelker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Twelker in 1969 was 80, and 67 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twelker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twelker 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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