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Twells Family History

Twells Surname Meaning

variant of Twell with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Twells family from?

You can see how Twells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twells family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Twells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Twells families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Twells's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Twells families in 1891.
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What did your Twells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twells. 24% of Twells men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Twells women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twells were Artificial Silk Spinner and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Transport Driver
    7%
  • Artificial Silk Spinner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

What Twells family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Twells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twells 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Twells. 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 608 military records available for the last name Twells. For the veterans among your Twells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twells lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Twells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Twells in 1966 was 71, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twells 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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