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Twitchett Family History

Twitchett Surname Meaning

unexplained; possibly a locative name or nickname from Old French tochet ‘corner’.

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


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Where is the Twitchett family from?

You can see how Twitchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twitchett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Twitchett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Twitchett families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Twitchett's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Twitchett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twitchett 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 Twitchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twitchett. 34% of Twitchett men worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties and 80% of Twitchett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twitchett were General Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Twitchett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Twitchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twitchett 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Twitchett. 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 379 military records available for the last name Twitchett. For the veterans among your Twitchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twitchett lifespan?

Average Twitchett life expectancy in 1989 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twitchett 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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