This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Twills family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Twills Family History

Twills 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: Wills, Will, Tilly, Trillo, Wiles, Wells, Mills, Thill, Tilles, Twiss

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Twills family from?

You can see how Twills families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twills family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Twills families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Twills family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Twills's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Twills families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twills surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Twills family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Twills. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twills census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Twills

Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Twills. 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.

View all Twills immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Twills. For the veterans among your Twills ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Twills military records

You've only scratched the surface of Twills family history

Discover More

What is the average Twills lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twills 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twills

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Twills family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial