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Twichel Family History

Twichel 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: Trichel, Twichell, Triche, Michel, Reichel, Eichel, Sichel, Treichel

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Where is the Twichel family from?

You can see how Twichel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twichel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Twichel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Twichel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Twichel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Twichel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twichel 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 Twichel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheep Herder and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twichel. 100% of Twichel men worked as a Sheep Herder and 100% of Twichel women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Sheep Herder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Twichel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Twichel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twichel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Twichel. 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 97 military records available for the last name Twichel. For the veterans among your Twichel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twichel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Twichel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Twichel in 1972 was 68, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twichel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twichel 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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