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Twiliger Family History

Twiliger 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: Heiliger, Wilger, Winiger, Willner, Tiller, Winger, Hilger, Oliger

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Where is the Twiliger family from?

You can see how Twiliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twiliger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Twiliger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Twiliger families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Twiliger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Twiliger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twiliger 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 131 census records available for the last name Twiliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twiliger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Twiliger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Twiliger. For the veterans among your Twiliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twiliger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1982, in the United States, Twiliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Twiliger in 1970 was 75, and 89 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twiliger 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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