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Twissell Family History

Twissell Surname Meaning

see Twizell.

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


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Where is the Twissell family from?

You can see how Twissell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twissell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Twissell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Twissell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Twissell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Twissell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twissell 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 Twissell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twissell. 82% of Twissell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Drapers Assistant
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

What Twissell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twissell 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Twissell. 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 88 military records available for the last name Twissell. For the veterans among your Twissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twissell lifespan?

Average Twissell life expectancy in 1973 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twissell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twissell 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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