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Twain Family History

Twain 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: Swain, Train, Thain, Twait, Wain, Hain, Tan, Bain, Main, Cain

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Where is the Twain family from?

You can see how Twain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Twain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Twain family living in Berkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Twain's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 4 other counties had the highest population of Twain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twain 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 Twain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twain. 100% of Twain 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
    100%

What Twain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Twain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twain 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Twain. 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 561 military records available for the last name Twain. For the veterans among your Twain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twain lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Twain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Twain in 1962 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twain 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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