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Twite Family History

Twite Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Thwaite; see Thwaites. Irish: variant of Tuite. Americanized form af Norwegian Tveit.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Twite family from?

You can see how Twite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twite family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Twite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Twite families living in Norfolk. This was about 52% of all the recorded Twite's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Twite families in 1891.
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What did your Twite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twite. 78% of Twite men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 83% of Twite women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twite were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Twite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Twite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twite 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Twite. 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 512 military records available for the last name Twite. For the veterans among your Twite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twite lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Twite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Twite in 1962 was 63, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twite 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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