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Twelves Family History

Twelves Surname Meaning

see Twells.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Twelves family from?

You can see how Twelves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twelves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twelves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Twelves families living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Twelves's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Twelves families in 1891.
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What did your Twelves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker confectioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twelves. 50% of Twelves men worked as a Baker confectioner and 100% of Twelves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Baker confectioner
    50%
  • Coal Miner Below Ground
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twelves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twelves 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Twelves. 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 263 military records available for the last name Twelves. For the veterans among your Twelves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twelves lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Twelves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Twelves in 1958 was 50, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twelves 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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