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Twitmire Family History

Twitmire 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: Whitmire, Whitmore, Wetmore, Turnmire, Twite, Wilmore, Wigmore

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Where is the Twitmire family from?

You can see how Twitmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twitmire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Twitmire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Twitmire families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Twitmire's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Twitmire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twitmire 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 Twitmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twitmire 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Twitmire. 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 Twitmire. For the veterans among your Twitmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twitmire lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Twitmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Twitmire in 1966 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twitmire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twitmire 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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