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Twiste Family History

Twiste 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: Twist, Twite, Wise, Tite, Wist, Thistle, Witte, Toste, Twiss, Tuite

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Where is the Twiste family from?

You can see how Twiste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twiste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Twiste family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Twiste's in USA. New York had the highest population of Twiste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twiste 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 69 census records available for the last name Twiste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twiste 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Twiste. 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 14 military records available for the last name Twiste. For the veterans among your Twiste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twiste lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Twiste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Twiste in 1975 was 72, and 86 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twiste 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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