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Twentier Family History

Twentier 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: Twenter, Winter, Tester, Tendler, Venier, Wetter, Tranter, Trenner

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Where is the Twentier family from?

You can see how Twentier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twentier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Twentier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Twentier families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Twentier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Twentier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twentier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Twentier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Twentier. 50% of Twentier men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Twentier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Twentier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twentier 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Twentier. 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 44 military records available for the last name Twentier. For the veterans among your Twentier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twentier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Twentier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Twentier in 1956 was 54, and 84 in 2003.

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