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Twilligear Family History

Twilligear 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: Willinger, Terwilliger, Willier, Willner, Billiter, William, Tiller

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Where is the Twilligear family from?

You can see how Twilligear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Twilligear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Twilligear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Twilligear families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Twilligear's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Twilligear families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Twilligear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Twilligear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Twilligear. 72% of Twilligear men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Twilligear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Twilligear 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Twilligear. 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 100 military records available for the last name Twilligear. For the veterans among your Twilligear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Twilligear lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Twilligear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Twilligear in 1957 was 59, and 82 in 2003.

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