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Twiselton Family History

Twiselton Surname Meaning

Primarily from Twistleton in Bentham (WR Yorks) which is recorded as Thwisilton in 1208 but also from Twiston (Lancs) which is recorded as Tuisleton in 110.

The place-names derive from Old English twisla ‘fork of a river’ + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

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


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You can see how Twiselton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twiselton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Twiselton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Twiselton families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Twiselton's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Twiselton families in 1891.
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What did your Twiselton ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 720 census records available for the last name Twiselton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twiselton 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Twiselton. 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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There are 80 military records available for the last name Twiselton. For the veterans among your Twiselton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twiselton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Twiselton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Twiselton in 1967 was 68, and 71 in 2002.

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