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Twyman Family History

Twyman Surname Meaning

English (Kent): perhaps a metathesized form of Twynam a habitational name from Twinehame in Sussex or Twinham (now Christchurch) in Hampshire.

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


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Where is the Twyman family from?

You can see how Twyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twyman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 262 Twyman families living in Kent. This was about 51% of all the recorded Twyman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Twyman families in 1891.
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What did your Twyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twyman. 17% of Twyman men worked as a Builders Labourer and 79% of Twyman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twyman were Farmworker and Housewife.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Commercial Traveller
    10%
  • Farmworker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Twyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twyman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Twyman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Twyman. For the veterans among your Twyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twyman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Twyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Twyman in 1944 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twyman 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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