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Twiton Family History

Twiton 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: Wilton, Winton, Aiton, Tolton, Tito, Talton, Turton, Tipton, Wion

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Where is the Twiton family from?

You can see how Twiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twiton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Twiton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Twiton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Twiton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Twiton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twiton 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 118 census records available for the last name Twiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twiton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Twiton. 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 11 military records available for the last name Twiton. For the veterans among your Twiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twiton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Twiton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Twiton in 1969 was 78, and 101 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twiton 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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