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Twillman Family History

Twillman 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: Willman, Tillman, Billman, Wellman, Pillman, Hillman, Wollman

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Where is the Twillman family from?

You can see how Twillman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twillman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Twillman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Twillman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Twillman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Twillman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twillman 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 Twillman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twillman. 89% of Twillman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Twillman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    89%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Twillman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Twillman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twillman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Twillman. 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 54 military records available for the last name Twillman. For the veterans among your Twillman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twillman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Twillman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Twillman in 1963 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twillman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twillman 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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