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Twigden Family History

Twigden 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: Wilden, Tilden, Widen, Teigen, Wigren, Winden, Wigen, Thigpen, Heiden

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Where is the Twigden family from?

You can see how Twigden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twigden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Twigden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Twigden families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Twigden's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Twigden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twigden 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 Twigden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twigden. 100% of Twigden men worked as an Electrical Engineer and 100% of Twigden 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrical Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Twigden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Twigden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twigden 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Twigden. 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 78 military records available for the last name Twigden. For the veterans among your Twigden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twigden lifespan?

Average Twigden life expectancy in 1975 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twigden 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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