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Twehus Family History

Twehus 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: Mehus, Theus, Niehus, Wehrs, Thum, Weiss, Reus, Thun, Jesus, Melhus

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Where is the Twehus family from?

You can see how Twehus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twehus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Twehus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Twehus families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Twehus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Twehus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Twehus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twehus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Twehus. 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 8 military records available for the last name Twehus. For the veterans among your Twehus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twehus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Twehus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Twehus in 1972 was 20, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twehus 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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