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Twellman Family History

Twellman 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: Wellman, Tellman, Bellman, Sellman, Mellman, Spellman, Wollman

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Where is the Twellman family from?

You can see how Twellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twellman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Twellman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Twellman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Twellman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Twellman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twellman 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 Twellman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Twellman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Twellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twellman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Twellman. 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 35 military records available for the last name Twellman. For the veterans among your Twellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twellman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Twellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Twellman in 1962 was 55, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twellman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twellman 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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