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Antwistle Family History

Antwistle 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: Entwistle, Entwisle, Thistle, Antwine, Twist, Baptiste, Apostle

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Where is the Antwistle family from?

You can see how Antwistle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antwistle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Antwistle families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Antwistle family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Antwistle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Antwistle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antwistle 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 97 census records available for the last name Antwistle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antwistle 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Antwistle. 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 25 military records available for the last name Antwistle. For the veterans among your Antwistle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antwistle lifespan?

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