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Twycross Family History

Twycross Surname Meaning

From Twycross (Leics) which is recorded as Tuicros in 1086.

The place-name derives from Old English twī- ‘two double’.

In addition, it is combined with cros ‘cross(es)’.

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


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Where is the Twycross family from?

You can see how Twycross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twycross family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twycross families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Twycross families living in Warwickshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Twycross's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Twycross families in 1891.
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What did your Twycross ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twycross. 90% of Twycross women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    11%

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Passenger Lists

There are 282 immigration records available for the last name Twycross. 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 169 military records available for the last name Twycross. For the veterans among your Twycross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twycross lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Twycross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Twycross in 1982 was 66, and 70 in 1991.

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