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Twiggs Family History

Twiggs Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Twigg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Twiggs family from?

You can see how Twiggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twiggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Twiggs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 49 Twiggs families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Twiggs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Twiggs families in 1891.
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What did your Twiggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twiggs. 34% of Twiggs men worked as an Incapacitated and 81% of Twiggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twiggs were House Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • House Painter decorator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Viewer (mechnical Engine
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Twiggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twiggs 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Twiggs. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Twiggs. For the veterans among your Twiggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twiggs lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Twiggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Twiggs in 1943 was 18, and 72 in 2004.

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