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Twitchell Family History

Twitchell Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Twitchell family from?

You can see how Twitchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twitchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twitchell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 64 Twitchell families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Twitchell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Twitchell families in 1891.
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What did your Twitchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twitchell. 100% of Twitchell men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Twitchell 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Twitchell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Twitchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twitchell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Twitchell. 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 Twitchell. For the veterans among your Twitchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twitchell lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Twitchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Twitchell in 1941 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twitchell 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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