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Twillie Family History

Twillie 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: Willie, Tillie, Smillie, Wilkie, Wille, Billie, Tillis, Dillie

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Where is the Twillie family from?

You can see how Twillie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twillie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Twillie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Twillie families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Twillie's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Twillie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twillie 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 Twillie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Twillie. 100% of Twillie men worked as a Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Twillie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Twillie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twillie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Twillie. 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 39 military records available for the last name Twillie. For the veterans among your Twillie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twillie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Twillie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Twillie in 1963 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twillie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twillie 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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