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Twichell Family History

Twichell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Twitchell.

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


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Where is the Twichell family from?

You can see how Twichell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twichell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Twichell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Twichell families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Twichell's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Twichell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twichell 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 Twichell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Twichell. 16% of Twichell men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Twichell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twichell were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Twichell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Twichell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twichell 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Twichell. 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 735 military records available for the last name Twichell. For the veterans among your Twichell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twichell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Twichell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Twichell in 1953 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Twichell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twichell 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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