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Twig Family History

Twig Surname Meaning

see Twigg.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Twig family from?

You can see how Twig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Twig families living in Derbyshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Twig's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Twig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twig 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 Twig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twig. 100% of Twig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Twig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twig 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Twig. 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 Twig. For the veterans among your Twig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twig lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Twig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Twig in 1975 was 62, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twig 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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