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Twoes Family History

Twoes 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: Toles, Moes, Thoen, Takes, Croes, Tomes, Tweed, Tukes, Kroes, Goes

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Where is the Twoes family from?

You can see how Twoes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twoes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Twoes families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Twoes family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Twoes's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Twoes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twoes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Twoes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twoes 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Twoes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Twoes. For the veterans among your Twoes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twoes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Twoes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Twoes in 1968 was 70, and 84 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twoes 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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