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Twiss Family History

Twiss Surname Meaning

English (mainly Lancashire): habitational name from Twiss in Lancashire named from Old English (ge)twis ‘forking’ used as a noun to mean ‘fork in a river’.

Variant of Twist.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Twiss family from?

You can see how Twiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 120 Twiss families living in Cheshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Twiss's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Twiss families in 1891.
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What did your Twiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twiss. 29% of Twiss men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Twiss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twiss were Motor Body Builder and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Coal Hewer
    15%
  • Motor Body Builder
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Twiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twiss 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Twiss. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Twiss. For the veterans among your Twiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twiss lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Twiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Twiss in 1946 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twiss 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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