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Twelve Family History

Twelve 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: Welle, Welge, Toelle, Welke, Telle, Toelke, Welde, Swalve, Welte

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Where is the Twelve family from?

You can see how Twelve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twelve family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Twelve families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Twelve families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Twelve's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Twelve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twelve 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 56 census records available for the last name Twelve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twelve 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 Twelve. 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 89 military records available for the last name Twelve. For the veterans among your Twelve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twelve 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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