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Twerdie Family History

Twerdie 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: Tweedie, Tweedle, Tardie, Verdier, Geddie, Erie, Weddle, Wardle

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Where is the Twerdie family from?

You can see how Twerdie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twerdie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Twerdie families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Twerdie families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Twerdie's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Twerdie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twerdie 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 38 census records available for the last name Twerdie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twerdie 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Twerdie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Twerdie. For the veterans among your Twerdie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twerdie lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twerdie

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