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Twa Family History

Twa 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: Tea, Tway, Ta, Wu, Tan, Ma, Hua, Ba, To, Ida

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Where is the Twa family from?

You can see how Twa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Twa families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Twa family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Twa's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Twa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twa 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 Twa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Twa. 50% of Twa men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Twa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twa 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Twa. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Twa. For the veterans among your Twa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Twa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Twa in 1963 was 65, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twa 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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