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Twieg Family History

Twieg 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: Twigg, Twing, Zwieg, Wien, Wing, Twist, Trier, Thiel, Teig, Wigg

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Where is the Twieg family from?

You can see how Twieg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twieg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Twieg family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Twieg's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Twieg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twieg 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 Twieg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Twieg. 100% of Twieg men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Twieg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Twieg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twieg 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Twieg. 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 243 military records available for the last name Twieg. For the veterans among your Twieg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twieg lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Twieg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Twieg in 1946 was 26, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twieg 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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