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Twynam Family History

Twynam Surname Meaning

see Twynham.

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


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Where is the Twynam family from?

You can see how Twynam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twynam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Twynam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Twynam families living in Hampshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Twynam's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Twynam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twynam 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 Twynam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twynam. 77% of Twynam 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
    77%
  • Private Means
    24%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twynam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twynam 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Twynam. 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 104 military records available for the last name Twynam. For the veterans among your Twynam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twynam lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Twynam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Twynam in 1971 was 84, and 49 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twynam 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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