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Twigge Family History

Twigge Surname Meaning

see Twigg.

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


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Where is the Twigge family from?

You can see how Twigge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twigge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Twigge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Twigge families living in Derbyshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Twigge's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Twigge families in 1891.
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What did your Twigge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twigge. 45% of Twigge men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 88% of Twigge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twigge were Colliery Hewer and Nurse.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    45%
  • Plasterer
    12%
  • Cowman Assisting Father
    12%
  • Colliery Hewer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Artificial Silk Spinner
    4%
  • Unp Dom Dut
    4%
  • Nurse
    4%

What Twigge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twigge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twigge 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 Twigge. 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 128 military records available for the last name Twigge. For the veterans among your Twigge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twigge lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Twigge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Twigge in 1975 was 74, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twigge 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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