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Twenter Family History

Twenter Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Twenter family from?

You can see how Twenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twenter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Twenter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Twenter families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Twenter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Twenter families in 1911.
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What did your Twenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twenter. 43% of Twenter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Twenter women worked as a Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Farm Work
    20%
  • Former Hand
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Twenter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Twenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twenter 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Twenter. 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 56 military records available for the last name Twenter. For the veterans among your Twenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twenter lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Twenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Twenter in 1947 was 64, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twenter 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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