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Twyning Family History

Twyning Surname Meaning

see Twining.

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


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Where is the Twyning family from?

You can see how Twyning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twyning family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Twyning families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Twyning families living in Worcestershire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Twyning's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Twyning families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twyning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Twyning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bakers Journey Man and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twyning. 100% of Twyning men worked as a Bakers Journey Man and 84% of Twyning 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

  • Bakers Journey Man
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Glove Hand Craft Leathe
    17%

What Twyning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Twyning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twyning 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Twyning. 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 38 military records available for the last name Twyning. For the veterans among your Twyning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twyning lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Twyning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Twyning in 1972 was 83, and 64 in 1977.

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