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Twigger Family History

Twigger Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from an unrecorded Middle English word twigger an agent derivative of twig(ge) ‘twig osier branch’.

Osier branches were used in basketwork and wickerwork.

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


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Where is the Twigger family from?

You can see how Twigger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twigger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Twigger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Twigger families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Twigger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Twigger families in 1911.
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What did your Twigger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Twigger. 20% of Twigger men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Twigger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Twigger were Coal Hewer and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Railway Clerk
    20%
  • Colliery Hewer
    20%
  • Coal Hewer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Twigger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twigger 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Twigger. 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 479 military records available for the last name Twigger. For the veterans among your Twigger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twigger lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Twigger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Twigger in 1944 was 28, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Twigger 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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