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Twenhofel Family History

Twenhofel 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: Wendel, Wenzel, Wemhoff, Wengel, Kelnhofer, Altenhofen, Freihofer

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Where is the Twenhofel family from?

You can see how Twenhofel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twenhofel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Twenhofel families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Twenhofel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Twenhofel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twenhofel 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 Twenhofel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Twenhofel. 100% of Twenhofel men worked as an Owner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

What Twenhofel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Twenhofel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twenhofel 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Twenhofel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Twenhofel. For the veterans among your Twenhofel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twenhofel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Twenhofel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Twenhofel in 1965 was 73, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twenhofel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twenhofel 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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