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Twitchell Family History

Twitchell Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Twichell, Hatchell, Critcher, Mitchell, Winchell, Hatchel, Fletchall

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Where is the Twitchell family from?

You can see how Twitchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twitchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twitchell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Twitchell families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Twitchell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Twitchell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twitchell 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 Twitchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twitchell. 23% of Twitchell men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Twitchell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twitchell were Farm Laborer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Twitchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twitchell 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 Twitchell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Twitchell. For the veterans among your Twitchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twitchell lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Twitchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Twitchell in 1941 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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