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Twell Family History

Twell Surname Meaning

reduced form of Attwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Twell family from?

You can see how Twell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Twell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Twell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Twell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Twell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Twell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twell. 34% of Twell men worked as a Retired and 72% of Twell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twell were Colliery Coal Sorter (above) and Domestic Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    34%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    34%
  • Colliery Coal Sorter (above)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Household Duties
    9%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

What Twell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twell 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Twell. 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 276 military records available for the last name Twell. For the veterans among your Twell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Twell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Twell in 1968 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twell 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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