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Twitty Family History

Twitty Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire Worcestershire and Lancashire): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Twitty family from?

You can see how Twitty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twitty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Twitty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Twitty families living in Worcestershire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Twitty's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Twitty families in 1891.
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What did your Twitty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Twitty. 100% of Twitty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Twitty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twitty 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Twitty. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Twitty. For the veterans among your Twitty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twitty lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Twitty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Twitty in 1950 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twitty 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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