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Twiehaus Family History

Twiehaus 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: Niehaus, Steinhaus, Nienhaus, Wielgus, Niehus, Thiebaud, Witham

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Where is the Twiehaus family from?

You can see how Twiehaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twiehaus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Twiehaus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Twiehaus families living in Hampshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Twiehaus's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Twiehaus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twiehaus 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 Twiehaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Twiehaus. 50% of Twiehaus 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm
    50%

What Twiehaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Twiehaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twiehaus 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Twiehaus. 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 102 military records available for the last name Twiehaus. For the veterans among your Twiehaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twiehaus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Twiehaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Twiehaus in 1965 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twiehaus 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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