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Twilton Family History

Twilton Surname Meaning

perhaps a reduced form of Twiselton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Twilton family from?

You can see how Twilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twilton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Twilton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Twilton families living in Warwickshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Twilton's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Twilton families in 1891.
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What did your Twilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twilton. 85% of Twilton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    16%

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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Twilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twilton 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Twilton. 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 26 military records available for the last name Twilton. For the veterans among your Twilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twilton lifespan?

Average Twilton life expectancy in 1978 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twilton 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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