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Twark Family History

Twark 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: Wark, Mark, Turk, Clark, Ward, Tack, Park, Wack, Kwak, Bark

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Where is the Twark family from?

You can see how Twark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twark family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Twark family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Twark's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Twark families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twark 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 55 census records available for the last name Twark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twark 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Twark. 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 7 military records available for the last name Twark. For the veterans among your Twark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twark lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Twark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Twark in 1974 was 42, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twark 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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