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Twin Family History

Twin Surname Meaning

see Twinn.

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


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Where is the Twin family from?

You can see how Twin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Twin families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Twin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Twin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twin 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 Twin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Waterman lighterma heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twin. 100% of Twin men worked as a Licensed Waterman lighterma heavy Worker and 90% of Twin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Licensed Waterman lighterma heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Twin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Twin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twin 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Twin. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Twin. For the veterans among your Twin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Twin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Twin in 1970 was 83, and 48 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twin 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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