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Twaits Family History

Twaits Surname Meaning

see Thwaites.

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


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Where is the Twaits family from?

You can see how Twaits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twaits family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Twaits families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Twaits families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Twaits's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Twaits families in 1891.
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What did your Twaits ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 171 immigration records available for the last name Twaits. 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 226 military records available for the last name Twaits. For the veterans among your Twaits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twaits lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Twaits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Twaits in 1965 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twaits 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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