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Twymon Family History

Twymon 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: Twyman, Gaymon, Wyman, Tyson, Hymon, Daymon, Tayman, Guymon, Symon

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Where is the Twymon family from?

You can see how Twymon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twymon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Twymon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Twymon family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Twymon's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Twymon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twymon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Twymon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twymon. 62% of Twymon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Twymon women worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farmer
    39%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Twymon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Twymon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twymon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Twymon. 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 32 military records available for the last name Twymon. For the veterans among your Twymon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twymon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Twymon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Twymon in 1965 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twymon 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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