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Twiname Family History

Twiname Surname Meaning

From Twynholm (Kirkcudbright) recorded as Tuenham in 1249 Twynham in 1300; from Old English (be)twēon-ēam ‘between streams’.

A reasonable description of the site of the village centre between two burns.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Twiname families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twiname family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Twiname families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Twiname families living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Twiname's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Twiname families in 1891.
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What did your Twiname ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twiname. 100% of Twiname women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 141 immigration records available for the last name Twiname. 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 61 military records available for the last name Twiname. For the veterans among your Twiname ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twiname lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Twiname life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Twiname in 1968 was 90, and 80 in 2004.

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