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Twedt Family History

Twedt Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Tvedt. The surname Twedt is very rare in Norway.

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


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Where is the Twedt family from?

You can see how Twedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twedt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Twedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Twedt family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Twedt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Twedt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twedt 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 Twedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twedt. 37% of Twedt men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Twedt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twedt were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Twedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Twedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twedt 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Twedt. 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 718 military records available for the last name Twedt. For the veterans among your Twedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twedt lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Twedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Twedt in 1943 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twedt 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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