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Twesten Family History

Twesten 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: Westen, Tweten, Tweeten, Tester, Trester, Wester, Teston, Weston

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Where is the Twesten family from?

You can see how Twesten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twesten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Twesten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Twesten families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Twesten's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Twesten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twesten 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 Twesten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twesten. 40% of Twesten men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Twesten women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Electrician
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Twesten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Twesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twesten 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Twesten. 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 165 military records available for the last name Twesten. For the veterans among your Twesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twesten lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Twesten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Twesten in 1964 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twesten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twesten 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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