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Twilger Family History

Twilger 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: Wilger, Tiller, Winger, Hilger, Tiger, Dilger, Swinger, Willer

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Where is the Twilger family from?

You can see how Twilger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twilger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Twilger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Twilger family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Twilger's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Twilger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twilger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Twilger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twilger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Twilger. 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 3 military records available for the last name Twilger. For the veterans among your Twilger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twilger lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Twilger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Twilger in 1977 was 88, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twilger 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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