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Twisselman Family History

Twisselman 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: Wesselman, Kesselman, Wasserman, Wesselmann, Hasselman, Inselman

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Where is the Twisselman family from?

You can see how Twisselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twisselman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Twisselman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Twisselman families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Twisselman's in USA. California had the highest population of Twisselman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twisselman 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 Twisselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twisselman. 100% of Twisselman men worked as a Rancher and 100% of Twisselman women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Rancher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Twisselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Twisselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twisselman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Twisselman. 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 42 military records available for the last name Twisselman. For the veterans among your Twisselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twisselman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Twisselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Twisselman in 1967 was 76, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twisselman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twisselman 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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