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Twerdun Family History

Twerdun 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: Verdun, Werden, Warden, Perdue, Tiernan, Weldin, Verdin, Tweed

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Where is the Twerdun family from?

You can see how Twerdun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twerdun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Twerdun families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Twerdun's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Twerdun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twerdun 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 Twerdun ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Twerdun. 100% of Twerdun 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Twerdun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Twerdun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twerdun 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Twerdun. 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 6 military records available for the last name Twerdun. For the veterans among your Twerdun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twerdun lifespan?

Average Twerdun life expectancy in 1997 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twerdun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twerdun 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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