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Twiggar Family History

Twiggar 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: Twigg, Biggar, Trigger, Twiggs, Wigger, Wiggin, Wingard, Winger

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Where is the Twiggar family from?

You can see how Twiggar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twiggar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Twiggar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Twiggar families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Twiggar's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Twiggar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twiggar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Twiggar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twiggar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Twiggar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Twiggar. For the veterans among your Twiggar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twiggar lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1989, in the United States, Twiggar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Twiggar in 1988 was 81, and 81 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twiggar 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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