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Twal Family History

Twal 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: Teal, Thal, Tal, Atwal, Tway, Toal, Tan, Gal, Wall, Beal

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Where is the Twal family from?

You can see how Twal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Twal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Twal family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Twal's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Twal families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Twal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twal 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Twal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Twal. For the veterans among your Twal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twal lifespan?

Average Twal life expectancy in 1996 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twal 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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