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Twede Family History

Twede 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: Trede, Thede, Tiede, Twedt, Wade, Weide, Tande, Goede, Doede, Treder

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Where is the Twede family from?

You can see how Twede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twede family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Twede families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Twede family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Twede's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Twede families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twede surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Twede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Twede. 100% of Twede men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Twede family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Twede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twede 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Twede. 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 118 military records available for the last name Twede. For the veterans among your Twede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twede lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Twede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Twede in 1963 was 37, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twede

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twede 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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