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Twits Family History

Twits 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: Twite, Twiss, Twist, Tito, Trias, Titus, Twigg, Witt, With, Tritt

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Where is the Twits family from?

You can see how Twits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twits family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Twits family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Twits's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Twits families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twits 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 62 census records available for the last name Twits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twits 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Twits. 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 2 military records available for the last name Twits. For the veterans among your Twits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twits lifespan?

Average Twits life expectancy in 1981 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twits 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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