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Twe Family History

Twe 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: Tye, Awe, Te, Tee, Tse, Towe, Wu, He, Wei, Tan

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Where is the Twe family from?

You can see how Twe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Twe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Twe families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Twe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Twe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twe 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 192 census records available for the last name Twe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twe 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Twe. 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 18 military records available for the last name Twe. For the veterans among your Twe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twe lifespan?

Average Twe life expectancy in 1989 was 74 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 Twe 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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