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Twaites Family History

Twaites Surname Meaning

see Thwaites.

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


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Where is the Twaites family from?

You can see how Twaites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twaites family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Twaites families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Twaites families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Twaites's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Twaites families in 1891.
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What did your Twaites ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twaites. 50% of Twaites men worked as a Bricklayer and 87% of Twaites women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twaites were Press Tool Setter and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Press Tool Setter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Press Hand Laundry
    5%
  • Chocolate Packer
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%

What Twaites family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Twaites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twaites 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Twaites. 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 148 military records available for the last name Twaites. For the veterans among your Twaites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twaites lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Twaites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Twaites in 1970 was 66, and 91 in 2001.

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