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Twadell Family History

Twadell Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wadell, Twaddell, Adell, Waddell, Twidwell, Widell, Wadel, Twaddle

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Where is the Twadell family from?

You can see how Twadell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twadell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Twadell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Twadell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Twadell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Twadell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twadell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Twadell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Twadell. 34% of Twadell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farm Manager
    23%
  • Die Setter
    23%
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What Twadell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Twadell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twadell 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Twadell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Twadell. For the veterans among your Twadell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twadell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Twadell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Twadell in 1966 was 99, and 74 in 2000.

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