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Twiford Family History

Twiford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Twyford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Twiford family from?

You can see how Twiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twiford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Twiford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Twiford families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Twiford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Twiford families in 1891.
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What did your Twiford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twiford. 100% of Twiford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Twiford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twiford 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 Twiford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Twiford. For the veterans among your Twiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twiford lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Twiford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Twiford in 1958 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twiford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twiford 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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