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Twardowski Family History

Twardowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Twardowo or Twardów in Greater Poland Voivodeship named with the nickname Twardy ‘hard’.

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


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Where is the Twardowski family from?

You can see how Twardowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twardowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Twardowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Twardowski families living in Alberta. This was about 63% of all the recorded Twardowski's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Twardowski families in 1911.
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What did your Twardowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twardowski. 29% of Twardowski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Twardowski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twardowski were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Seamstress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Twardowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twardowski 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 900 immigration records available for the last name Twardowski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Twardowski. For the veterans among your Twardowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twardowski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Twardowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Twardowski in 1953 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twardowski 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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