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Twill Family History

Twill 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: Will, Thill, Till, Atwill, Gill, Brill, Wall, Grill, Mill, Hill

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Where is the Twill family from?

You can see how Twill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Twill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 5 Twill families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Twill's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Twill families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twill 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 222 census records available for the last name Twill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twill 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Twill. 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 156 military records available for the last name Twill. For the veterans among your Twill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twill lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Twill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Twill in 1968 was 89, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twill 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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