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Twaite Family History

Twaite Surname Meaning

see Thwaite.

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


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Where is the Twaite family from?

You can see how Twaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twaite family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Twaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Twaite families living in Norfolk. This was about 73% of all the recorded Twaite's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Twaite families in 1891.
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What did your Twaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twaite. 38% of Twaite men worked as a Farm Labourer and 88% of Twaite women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twaite were General Labourer and Land Worker.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    38%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    38%
  • General Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Land Worker
    7%

What Twaite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twaite 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 950 immigration records available for the last name Twaite. 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 90 military records available for the last name Twaite. For the veterans among your Twaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twaite lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Twaite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Twaite in 1969 was 76, and 73 in 1999.

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